verb🔗SharePlierTo bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes in contact with itself."She folded the letter and put it in an envelope. "Elle a plié la lettre et l'a mise dans une enveloppe.actionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlierTo make the proper arrangement (in a thin material) by bending."She carefully folded the clean laundry and placed it in the drawers. "Elle a soigneusement plié le linge propre et l'a placé dans les tiroirs.materialactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlier, se plierTo become folded; to form folds."The map folded easily along the marked lines. "La carte s'est pliée facilement le long des lignes marquées.actionprocessstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareS'effondrer, être écraséTo fall over; to be crushed."The chair folded under his enormous weight."La chaise s'est effondrée sous son poids énorme.actiondisasterconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnvelopper, serrer dans les brasTo enclose within folded arms (see also enfold)."She folded the crying child in her arms, whispering soothing words. "Elle serra l'enfant en pleurs dans ses bras, murmurant des mots apaisants.bodyactionhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCéder, plierTo give way on a point or in an argument."After being presented with strong evidence, the lawyer folded and admitted his client was guilty. "Après avoir été confronté à des preuves solides, l'avocat a cédé et a admis que son client était coupable.businesspoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSe coucherTo withdraw from betting."With no hearts in the river and no chance to hit his straight, he folded."Sans cœur à la rivière et aucune chance de toucher sa quinte, il s'est couché.betgameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbandonner, se retirer(by extension) To withdraw or quit in general."After losing a lot of money, the investor folded his business. "Après avoir perdu beaucoup d'argent, l'investisseur a abandonné son entreprise.actionbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareIncorporer délicatementTo stir gently, with a folding action."Fold the egg whites into the batter."Incorporez délicatement les blancs d'œufs à la pâte.foodutensilactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareFaire faillite, cesser ses activitésOf a company, to cease to trade."The company folded after six quarters of negative growth."L'entreprise a fait faillite après six trimestres de croissance négative.businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCroiser, replierTo double or lay together, as the arms or the hands."He folded his arms in defiance."Il croisa les bras par défi.bodyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗SharePlier, replier, cacherTo cover or wrap up; to conceal."She folded the letter and put it in her pocket, hoping no one would see it. "Elle a plié la lettre et l'a mise dans sa poche, espérant que personne ne la verrait.actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEnfermer dans une bergerieTo confine animals in a fold."Every evening, the shepherd folded the sheep into the secure pen to protect them from wolves. "Chaque soir, le berger enfermait les moutons dans le parc sécurisé pour les protéger des loups.animalagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
