Translations

feltverb
felted
Past Simple
felted
Past Participle
felting
Gerund
UK
/fɛlt/
US
/fɛlt/
Transitive and intransitive verb meaning to make into felt, cover with felt, or become matted.
feutrerSens textile; aussi pour le feutrage naturel des fibres.
She learned how to felt raw wool into sturdy fabric.
Elle a appris à feutrer de la laine brute pour en faire un tissu solide.
feltadjective
Used attributively to describe something made of felt.
feutréSe rend souvent en français par une tournure avec « en feutre ».
He wore warm felt slippers around the house.
Il portait de chaussons feutrés dans la maison.
feltnoun
felts
pl
UK
/fɛlt/
US
/fɛlt/
feutreMatière textile; par extension, chapeau en feutre.
The artist used felt to create a colorful wall hanging.
L'artiste a utilisé du feutre pour créer une tenture murale colorée.
feelverb

felt

Past Simple

felt
Past Simple
felt
Past Participle
feeling
Gerund
UK
/fiːl/
US
/fil/
ressentirPour une sensation physique ou une émotion.
I feel a sharp pain in my knee when I bend it.
Je ressens une vive douleur au genou quand je le plie.
sentirPour percevoir par le toucher ou avec les sens.
She felt the fabric to check its quality.
Elle a senti le tissu pour en vérifier la qualité.
pressentirPour une intuition ou une impression intérieure.
I feel that something is not right about this situation.
Je pressens que quelque chose ne va pas dans cette situation.
penserPour exprimer une opinion ou un avis personnel.
I feel that we should take a different approach to solve this problem.
Je pense que nous devrions adopter une autre approche pour résoudre ce problème.
semblerPour indiquer une qualité perçue au toucher.
The velvet feels incredibly soft.
Le velours semble incroyablement doux.
Additional translations
palperSens concret, registre plus précis ou technique.
compatirSens de sympathie ou d’empathie envers quelqu’un.

Definitions

feltverb
To mat fibers together so as to make felt.
She learned how to felt raw wool into sturdy fabric.
To cover or line with felt.
The joiner felted the table legs to prevent scratches on the floor.
(intransitive) To become matted together like felt.
Wool can felt if washed in very hot water.
feltadjective
Made of or relating to felt.
He wore warm felt slippers around the house.
feltnoun
A type of cloth made by rolling and pressing wool or another suitable textile accompanied by the application of moisture or heat, which causes the fibers to mat together to create a dense fabric.
The artist used felt to create a colorful wall hanging.
A material similar to cloth made from matted fibers of wool, fur, or hair, often used for hats, crafts, and insulation.
She wore a stylish felt hat to the winter festival.
A hat made of felt.
He took off his felt and placed it on the table.
feelverb
To experience a physical sensation or emotion.
I feel a sharp pain in my knee when I bend it.
To touch or handle something in order to examine it.
She felt the fabric to check its quality.
To be aware of something through instinct or intuition.
I feel that something is not right about this situation.
To have a particular opinion or belief about something.
I feel that we should take a different approach to solve this problem.
To have a specified tactile quality when touched.
The velvet feels incredibly soft.
To sympathize or empathize with someone, especially regarding their difficulties.
I really feel for the families affected by the disaster.