le pli
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. fold
On a fabriqué un éventail en faisant de petits plis sur le papier.We made a fan by making small folds in the paper.
b. pleat (fabric)
Combien de plis veux-tu créer sur ta jupe ?How many pleats do you want to create on your skirt?
a. crease
Mon grand-père aime que ses pantalons aient des plis bien marqués.My grandfather likes his pants to have sharp creases.
a. wrinkle
Quand Ellie sourit, de petits plis apparaissent au coin de ses yeux.When Ellie smiles, little wrinkles appear at the corners of her eyes.
b. line
J'adore les plis qui se forment sur ton visage quand tu souris.I love the lines that form on your face when you smile.
c. crease
La patiente se plaint de douleurs dans le pli du coude.The patient complains of pain in her elbow crease.
a. letter
La factrice doit remettre ce pli en main propre.The mail carrier must deliver this letter in person.
b. envelope
Veuillez envoyer votre réponse sous pli cacheté avant lundi.Please send your response in a sealed envelope by Monday.
a. trick
Le pli revient au joueur qui a joué la carte la plus forte.The trick goes to the player who played the highest card.
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