fraying

UK
/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/

Übersetzungen

frayingsubstantiv
détériorationSens figuré, pour une dégradation progressive.
There was a noticeable fraying of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
On նկատait une détérioration sensible des relations diplomatiques entre les deux pays.
The fraying on the edges of the old quilt gave it a rustic charm.
L’effilochage des bords de la vieille courtepointe lui donnait un charme rustique.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
usureSens général, surtout pour un matériau ou un bord abîmé.
frayinggerundium / partizip präsens
UK
/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe something that is becoming worn or unraveling at the edges.
effilochéPour un bord, un tissu ou un vêtement qui commence à s’abîmer.
He tugged at the fraying cuff of his denim jacket.
Il tira sur le poignet effiloché de sa veste en jean.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
effrangéVariante surtout employée pour un tissu ou un bord textile.
frayverb

fraying

Gerundium

frayed
Präteritum
frayed
Partizip Perfekt
fraying
Gerundium
UK
/freɪ/
US
/freɪ/
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.
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.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
effrayerSens archaïque, rare.

Definitionen

frayingsubstantiv
The process of a fabric or material becoming worn at the edges, typically resulting in threads coming loose.
The fraying on the edges of the old quilt gave it a rustic charm.
The gradual deterioration or weakening of something intangible, such as a relationship, nerves, or social cohesion.
There was a noticeable fraying of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
frayinggerundium / partizip präsens
Becoming worn, ragged, or unraveling at the edges.
He tugged at the fraying cuff of his denim jacket.
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.