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fray

UK
/freɪ/
US
/freɪ/

Translations

fraynoun
frays
pl
UK
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US
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mêléeSurtout dans l’expression figée « entrer dans la mêlée » ; registre courant.
The soldiers were eager to join the fray and prove their bravery.
Les soldats étaient impatients d’entrer dans la mêlée et de prouver leur bravoure.
effilochurePour un bord de tissu usé ou effiloché.
The cuffs showed a nasty fray where the threads had come loose.
Les poignets présentaient une vilaine effilochure là où les fils s’étaient défaits.
Additional translations
escarmoucheSens militaire précis ; une petite confrontation armée.
combatSens plus général ; peut aussi couvrir une confrontation ou une lutte.
Synonyms
brawl
scuffle
fight
altercation
dispute
quarrel
skirmish
frayverb
frayed
Past Simple
frayed
Past Participle
fraying
Gerund
UK
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US
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s'effilocherSens figuré : se détériorer sous l’effet de la tension ou de la fatigue.
As the deadline approached, her nerves began to fray.
À l’approche de l’échéance, ses nerfs ont commencé à s’effilocher.
effilocherSens concret, pour un tissu ou une corde ; verbe transitif.
The rope began to fray after being used for several months.
La corde a commencé à s’effilocher après plusieurs mois d’utilisation.
Additional translations
effrayerSens archaïque, rare.
Synonyms
deteriorate
unravel
fret
shred
tatter
wear

Definitions

fraynoun
A situation of intense activity, typically one involving conflict or competition.
The political fray was heating up as the election day approached.
A fight, battle, or skirmish.
The soldiers were eager to join the fray and prove their bravery.
An unravelled or worn spot on fabric; a place where material has frayed.
The cuffs showed a nasty fray where the threads had come loose.
frayverb
To wear away or unravel the edge of a fabric or rope through constant rubbing or strain.
The rope began to fray after being used for several months.
To become strained or stressed, often leading to a breakdown in composure or patience.
As the deadline approached, her nerves began to fray.
(Archaic) To frighten or alarm.
The sudden cry in the dark would fray even the bravest soul.
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