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pleats

/pliːts/

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noun

Plis

A fold in the fabric of a garment, usually a skirt, as a part of the design of the garment, with the purpose of adding controlled fullness and freedom of movement, or taking up excess fabric. There are many types of pleats, differing in their construction and appearance.

Examples :

"The school uniform skirt had neat, ironed pleats that allowed the girls to move comfortably. "

La jupe de l'uniforme scolaire avait des plis nets et repassés qui permettaient aux filles de bouger confortablement.

appearance style wear material

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noun

Plis

A fold in an organ, usually a longitudinal fold in a long leaf such as that of palmetto, lending it stiffness.

Examples :

"The palmetto leaf's natural pleats give it strength, allowing it to stand upright even in strong winds. "

Les plis naturels de la feuille de palmier lui donnent de la résistance, lui permettant de se tenir droit même par vents forts.

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noun

Pli, plis

Examples :

"Her skirt had neat pleats that fell just above her knees. "

Sa jupe avait des plis nets qui tombaient juste au-dessus de ses genoux.

appearance style wear

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verb

Plisser

To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

Examples :

"She carefully pleats the skirt of her daughter's school uniform to make sure it looks neat. "

Elle plisse soigneusement la jupe de l'uniforme scolaire de sa fille pour s'assurer qu'elle est bien rangée.

appearance style wear material

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verb

Plisser

Examples :

"The tailor pleats the fabric to create the skirt's folds. "

Le tailleur plisse le tissu pour créer les plis de la jupe.

style wear material appearance