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braid

/breɪd/

braidnoun

braids

/breɪd/

Translations

tresse

She wore her hair in a long braid down her back.

Elle portait une longue tresse dans le dos.

galonBande décorative utilisée comme ornement ou bordure.

The dress was adorned with a gold braid along the hem.

La robe était ornée d'un galon doré le long de l'ourlet.

Additional translations

natteSurtout pour les cheveux.

Definitions

A length of hair or other material that is divided into three or more strands and woven together.

She wore her hair in a long braid down her back.

A decorative band or strip of fabric, often used as trimming or edging.

The dress was adorned with a gold braid along the hem.

A complex structure or pattern formed by intertwining three or more strands.

The artist created an intricate braid of colors in the painting.

Synonyms

braidverb

braided

Past Simple

braided

Past Participle

braiding

Gerund

/breɪd/

Translations

tresser

She decided to braid her hair for the party to keep it neat and stylish.

Elle a décidé de tresser ses cheveux pour la soirée afin de rester soignée et élégante.

Additional translations

ganserEn couture, pour border ou orner avec un galon.

Definitions

To interweave three or more strands of hair, fabric, or other material to form a single, cohesive structure.

She decided to braid her hair for the party to keep it neat and stylish.

To form something by interweaving strands or strips.

The artisan braided the leather strips to create a durable and decorative belt.

To decorate or edge a garment or other object with braid as trimming.

The tailor braided the cuffs of the jacket with silver cord.

Synonyms

braidadjective

/breɪd/

Used attributively before another noun, e.g. "braid patterns"

Translations

tresséEmploi adjectival ou épithète.

The stylist showed her several braid styles to choose from.

La styliste lui a montré plusieurs coiffures tressées parmi lesquelles choisir.

Definitions

Relating to a braid or braids when used before another noun.

The stylist showed her several braid styles to choose from.