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braiding

/ˈbreɪdɪŋ/

braidingnoun

braidings

Translations

tresse

She admired the neat braiding that adorned the edges of the rug.

Elle admirait la tresse soignée qui ornait les bords du tapis.

tressage

The braiding of her hair took nearly an hour.

Le tressage de ses cheveux a pris près d’une heure.

Additional translations

natteSurtout pour les cheveux; registre courant.

Definitions

The action or process of interweaving three or more strands of hair, fabric, or other material to form a braid.

The braiding of her hair took nearly an hour, but the intricate design was worth the effort.

A braid or plait, especially one formed by weaving together strands of hair or other material.

She admired the neat braiding that adorned the edges of the rug.

Synonyms

braidingadjective

more braiding

Comp.

most braiding

Super.

/ˈbreɪdɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe objects, tools, or processes connected with the act of braiding.

Translations

de tressageTechnique, notamment pour les machines ou les procédés industriels.

She ordered a braiding machine to accelerate production.

Elle a commandé une machine de tressage pour accélérer la production.

Additional translations

à tresserSe dit d’un objet ou d’un matériau destiné au tressage.

Definitions

Designed for or used in braiding; relating to braids or the act of braiding.

She ordered a braiding machine to accelerate production.

Synonyms

braidverb

braiding

ing-form

braided

Past Simple

braided

Past Participle

braiding

ing-form

/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

braidnoun

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.

braidadjective

Definitions

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

The stylist showed her several braid styles to choose from.