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    Ruban (en. Ribbon)

    /ʁy.bɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A piece of fabric or plastic, usually narrow, used for tying knots or decorating.
    She tied her hair with a pretty ribbon.
    Elle a attaché ses cheveux avec un joli ruban.
    A decorative badge in the shape of a ribbon.
    They received a ribbon as a reward for their victory.
    Ils ont reçu un ruban en récompense de leur victoire.
    An element measuring the adhesion of a fabric for various uses.
    The adhesive tape is very handy for repairs.
    Le ruban adhésif est très pratique à utiliser pour les réparations.

    Etymology

    The word 'ribbon' comes from the Latin 'rēbānum', which means strip or thong.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Moebius strip
    A geometric strip with a single surface and a single boundary.
    ruban de Moebius
    to put on a ribbon
    To add a decorative touch to an object.
    mettre un ruban
    adhesive tape
    Sticky tape used for sealing or repairing.
    ruban adhésif

    Related Words

    ribbon
    An English term meaning ribbon.
    ribbon
    strip
    A term also referring to a strip or thong.
    bande
    test
    Can refer to a test, an examination, often related to systems.
    test

    Slang Meanings

    To be sentimental
    In the community, if you are sentimental, it means you are 'ribbon.'
    Dans le milieu, si tu es ruban, ça veut dire que tu es sentimental.
    Ribbon of love
    It is said that in a relationship, if things go wrong, it's because you've lost the 'ribbon of love.'
    On dit que dans une relation, si ça va mal, c'est qu'on a perdu le ruban de l'amour.