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yarn

/jɑːn/ /jɑɹn/

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noun

Fil à tricoter, fil

A twisted strand of fiber used for knitting or weaving.

Examples :

"My grandmother used colorful yarn to knit a cozy scarf for me. "

Ma grand-mère utilisait de la laine colorée pour me tricoter une écharpe douillette.

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noun

Fil

Bundles of fibers twisted together, and which in turn are twisted in bundles to form strands, which in their turn are twisted or plaited to form rope.

Examples :

"The thick, strong yarn used to make the ship's ropes was crucial for sailing. "

Le fil épais et solide utilisé pour fabriquer les cordes du navire était crucial pour la navigation.

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noun

Histoire, récit, conte

A story, a tale, especially one that is incredible.

Examples :

"My grandfather always tells the best yarn about his fishing adventures; they're probably exaggerated, but they're very entertaining. "

Mon grand-père raconte toujours les meilleures histoires sur ses aventures de pêche ; elles sont probablement exagérées, mais très divertissantes.

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verb

Raconter, conter

To tell a story or stories.

Examples :

"My grandfather loves to yarn about his adventures in the army. "

Mon grand-père adore raconter ses aventures dans l'armée.

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