verb🔗ShareFroncerTo make gathers in textiles by drawing together parallel threads."The seamstress carefully shirred the fabric around the baby's neckline to create a snug fit. "La couturière a froncé avec soin le tissu autour de l'encolure du bébé pour créer un ajustement parfait.materialstylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCuire au fourTo bake (a raw egg removed from its shell) in a baking dish."My grandmother is shirring eggs in ramekins for breakfast this morning. "Ma grand-mère fait cuire des œufs au four dans des ramequins pour le petit-déjeuner ce matin.foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSmocks, froncesTwo or more rows of gathers used to decorate parts of garments, usually the sleeves, bodice and yoke."The blouse had delicate shirring across the yoke, adding a touch of elegance. "Le chemisier avait de délicats smocks sur l'empiècement, ajoutant une touche d'élégance.materialwearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
