noun🔗ShareGarnitures, canneluresA decoration consisting of parallel, normally vertical, flutes (grooves) incised into the surface."The column's elegant flutings added a touch of classical beauty to the otherwise modern building. "Les cannelures élégantes de la colonne ajoutaient une touche de beauté classique au bâtiment par ailleurs moderne.architectureartstylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLe cannelage, le rainurageThe act of making such grooves."The sculptor's flutings on the column were taking shape, each groove deepening with every pass of the chisel. "Les cannelures du sculpteur sur la colonne prenaient forme, chaque rainure s'approfondissant à chaque coup de ciseau.architectureartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSon flûtéA flute-like sound."The songbird's flutings filled the morning air with a cheerful melody. "Les sons flûtés de l'oiseau chanteur emplissaient l'air matinal d'une mélodie joyeuse.soundmusicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePlis cannelés, godronsA fluted pleat; a small, rounded or pressed pleat used as trimming on a garment."The dressmaker added delicate flutings around the neckline of the blouse to give it a softer, more feminine look. "La couturière a ajouté de délicats godrons autour de l'encolure du chemisier pour lui donner un aspect plus doux et féminin.appearancestylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading