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    Suède (en. Suede)

    /sɥɛd/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of leather, usually made from the skin of certain animals.
    She bought a suede jacket.
    Elle a acheté une veste en suède.
    A fabric with a soft and velvety texture, mimicking leather.
    Suede shoes are very popular.
    Les chaussures en suède sont très populaires.

    Etymology

    The word suede comes from Old French designating Sweden, the country, in reference to a type of leather originating from that region.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    suede leather
    A type of material used for clothing.
    peau de suède
    suede bag
    A bag made from suede fabric.
    sac en suède
    suede shoes
    Shoes made from this material.
    chaussures en suède

    Related Words

    leather
    Material made from animal skin.
    cuir
    velvet
    Short-haired fabric, often used for clothing.
    velours
    nubuck
    Type of leather made from nubuck skin.
    daim

    Slang Meanings

    Used to designate luxurious leather clothing.
    He is wearing a coat that really has suede.
    Il porte un manteau qui a vraiment de la suède.
    Used to talk about comfort and softness.
    These cushions are made of suede, super comfortable!
    Ces coussins sont en suède, super agréables !