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drape

UK
/dreɪp/
US
/dreɪp/
drape over

Translations

drapenoun
drapes
pl
UK
/dreɪp/
US
/dreɪp/
tombéMode et textile : manière dont un tissu tombe.
The silk gown had a beautiful drape that accentuated her movements.
La robe en soie avait un beau tombé qui accentuait ses mouvements.
rideauSurtout au pluriel au sens de « rideaux » ; en anglais américain, usage courant pour des rideaux de fenêtre.
The drapes in the living room were drawn to keep out the afternoon sun.
Les rideaux du salon étaient tirés pour empêcher le soleil de l’après-midi d’entrer.
drap opératoireMédecine, bloc opératoire.
The nurse carefully placed the drape over the patient before the surgery began.
L’infirmière a soigneusement placé le drap opératoire sur le patient avant le début de l’intervention.
Additional translations
drapéEmploi plus technique ou stylistique, notamment en couture et en art.
Synonyms
curtain
covering
hangings
veil
mantle
shroud
cloak
drapeverb
draped
Past Simple
draped
Past Participle
draping
Gerund
UK
/dreɪp/
US
/dreɪp/
recouvrirAvec des tissus, des nappes ou des tentures.
They draped the tables with elegant linens for the banquet.
Ils ont recouvert les tables de nappes élégantes pour le banquet.
draperVerbe courant pour disposer ou laisser tomber un tissu avec souplesse.
She draped the scarf over her shoulders.
Elle a drapé l’écharpe sur ses épaules.
Additional translations
retomberPour exprimer une position relâchée ou pendante d’un membre ou d’un objet.
Synonyms
shroud
clothe
wrap
enfold
cover
suspend
hang

Definitions

drapenoun
A piece of cloth or fabric that is hung or arranged over a window, piece of furniture, or other object, often for decoration or privacy.
The drapes in the living room were drawn to keep out the afternoon sun.
A surgical covering used to maintain a sterile field during an operation.
The nurse carefully placed the drape over the patient before the surgery began.
The way in which a fabric or garment hangs or falls in loose, graceful folds.
The silk gown had a beautiful drape that accentuated her movements.
drapeverb
To arrange or hang cloth or fabric loosely or casually.
She draped the scarf over her shoulders.
To cover or adorn with folds of cloth.
They draped the tables with elegant linens for the banquet.
To hang or let fall in a relaxed manner.
He draped his arm over the back of the chair.
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