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frilling

/ˈfrɪlɪŋ/

frillingnoun

frillings

Translations

volantCouture ; bord décoratif froncé ou plissé.

The dress was adorned with a delicate frilling along the neckline.

La robe était ornée d’un délicat volant le long de l’encolure.

Additional translations

fronçageCouture ; action de froncer ou d’ajouter des fronces à un tissu.

Definitions

A decorative edging or trimming made of fabric, often gathered or pleated, used to adorn clothing, curtains, or other items.

The dress was adorned with a delicate frilling along the neckline.

The act or process of adding frills to a piece of fabric or garment.

The frilling of the curtains took longer than expected.

Synonyms

frillinggerund / present participle

/ˈfrɪlɪŋ/

Used attributively as the present participle of 'frill'.

Translations

à volantsSe dit d’un vêtement ou d’un détail décoré de volants.

She loved the blouse's frilling sleeves.

Elle adorait les manches à volants de la blouse.

Definitions

Present participle of frill; characterized by or forming decorative frills or ruffles.

She loved the blouse's frilling sleeves.

Synonyms

frillnoun

Definitions

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

frilling

Gerund

frilled

Past Simple

frilled

Past Participle

frilling

Gerund

/frɪl/

Translations

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.

Definitions

To add unnecessary ornamentation or decoration to something.

She decided to frill the edges of the curtains to give them a more elegant look.

Synonyms

dress up

frillpast participle

Definitions

Decorated or trimmed with frills.

She wore a frilled skirt to the party.