pliant

folding

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pliant

An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).

adjective

1. (that can be folded)

a. folding

Il y a des chaises pliantes sur la terrasse.There are folding chairs on the patio.

A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).

masculine noun

2. (portable chair or stool)

a. folding seat

Ma grand-mère a amené son pliant pour pouvoir assister à la parade assise.My grandmother brought her folding seat so she could watch the parade seated.

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