suede

UK
/sweɪd/
US
/sweɪd/

Translations

suedenoun
suedes
pl
She wore a stylish jacket made of suede that complemented her outfit perfectly.
Elle portait une veste élégante en daim qui complétait parfaitement sa tenue.
Additional translations
suédineSe dit d’un matériau textile ou synthétique imitant le daim.
suedeadjective
UK
/sweɪd/
US
/sweɪd/
en daim
She wore a pair of suede boots that complemented her autumn outfit perfectly.
Elle portait une paire de bottes en daim qui complétaient parfaitement sa tenue d’automne.
Additional translations
suédéS’emploie surtout pour un aspect ou un fini rappelant le daim, notamment en textile et en design.
suedeverb
sueded
Past Simple
sueded
Past Participle
sueding
Gerund
UK
/sweɪd/
US
/sweɪd/
Rare but attested transitive verb meaning ‘to give a suede-like nap to (leather or fabric)’.
suéderTerme technique en industrie du cuir et du textile.
The factory suedes the cotton to give it a velvety feel.
L’usine suède le coton pour lui donner un toucher velouté.

Definitions

suedenoun
A type of leather with a soft, napped surface, typically used for clothing and accessories.
She wore a stylish jacket made of suede that complemented her outfit perfectly.
A textile or synthetic material finished with a soft, napped surface that imitates genuine suede leather.
The designer prefers using faux suede for its lower cost and easy maintenance.
suedeadjective
Having a soft, napped surface resembling suede leather.
She wore a pair of suede boots that complemented her autumn outfit perfectly.
suedeverb
To finish (leather or fabric) by raising a soft nap on the surface so that it resembles suede.
The factory suedes the cotton to give it a velvety feel.