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frayed

/freɪd/

frayedadjective

more frayed

Comp.

most frayed

Super.

/freɪd/

Translations

effilochéSe dit surtout des bords d’un tissu ou d’un matériau, usés et déchirés par l’usage.

The frayed edges of the old blanket gave it a rustic charm.

Les bords effilochés de l’ancienne couverture lui donnaient un charme rustique.

Additional translations

à boutAu sens figuré, pour exprimer une tension psychologique, une fatigue ou une patience très mise à l’épreuve.

Definitions

Worn or tattered along the edges, typically referring to fabric or material.

The frayed edges of the old blanket gave it a rustic charm.

Showing signs of strain or stress, often used metaphorically to describe emotions or nerves.

After the long and exhausting week, her patience was frayed.

Synonyms

frayverb

frayed

Past Simple

frayed

Past Simple

frayed

Past Participle

fraying

ing-form

/freɪ/

Translations

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

fraynoun

Definitions

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.