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frill

UK
/frɪl/
US
/frɪl/

Translations

frillnoun
frills
pl
UK
/frɪl/
US
/frɪl/
volantAu sens d’ornement de vêtement.
The dress was adorned with delicate lace frills along the sleeves and hem.
La robe était ornée de délicats volants en dentelle le long des manches et de l’ourlet.
collerettePour le pli ou l’appendice de peau, de plumes ou de fourrure chez un animal.
The lizard displayed its frill to appear larger and ward off predators.
Le lézard déployait sa collerette pour paraître plus grand et éloigner les prédateurs.
Additional translations
fioritureAu sens de détail ou ajout superflu ; souvent au pluriel en français.
Synonyms
flounce
border
edge
decoration
ornament
trim
ruffle
frillverb
frilled
Past Simple
frilled
Past Participle
frilling
Gerund
UK
/frɪl/
US
/frɪl/
volanterVerbe de couture ; ajouter des volants ou des fronces décoratives.
She decided to frill the edges of the curtains to give them a more elegant look.
Elle a décidé de volanter les bords des rideaux pour leur donner un aspect plus élégant.
Synonyms
dress up
embroider
edge
garnish
festoon
ruffle
ornament
trim
decorate
embellish
adorn

Definitions

frillnoun
A decorative edging or ornamentation, often made of fabric, used to embellish clothing or other items.
The dress was adorned with delicate lace frills along the sleeves and hem.
An unnecessary or additional feature that is added for decoration or to enhance something.
The hotel room was simple and comfortable, without any frills.
A ruff of feathers or fur around the neck of an animal, often used for display or protection.
The lizard displayed its frill to appear larger and ward off predators.
frillverb
To add unnecessary ornamentation or decoration to something.
She decided to frill the edges of the curtains to give them a more elegant look.
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