Tissu (en. Fabric)

/ti.sü/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

material similar to a textile material.

I bought a beautiful fabric for my dress.

J'ai acheté un tissu magnifique pour ma robe.

a set of cells forming an organ.

Muscle tissue is essential for movement.

Le tissu musculaire est essentiel pour le mouvement.

the structure of a discourse or a story.

The fabric of his narrative was very complex.

Le tissu de son récit était très complexe.

From the Latin 'textus', the past participle of the verb 'texere' which means 'to weave'.

connective tissue

A type of tissue that supports other tissues and organs.

tissu conjonctif

social fabric

Service or network established between individuals in a society.

tissu social

living tissue

Refers to the group of cells of a living organism.

tissu vivant

textile

Material made from fibers, used to make fabrics.

textile

weave

Underlying structure or organization of a narrative or a work.

trame

organ

A group of tissues that work together to perform a function.

organe

term used to refer to something very fine or delicate.

This project is a true fabric of lies.

Ce projet est un vrai tissu de mensonges.

slang for a situation that is filled with complications.

It's a fabric of problems; I don't know how to get out of it.

C'est un tissu de problèmes, je ne sais pas comment m'en sortir.