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fraying

/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/

frayingnoun

Traducciones

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.

effilochage

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.

Traducciones adicionales

usureSens général, surtout pour un matériau ou un bord abîmé.

Definiciones

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.

Sinónimos

frayinggerund / present participle

/ˈfreɪ.ɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe something that is becoming worn or unraveling at the edges.

Traducciones

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.

Traducciones adicionales

effrangéVariante surtout employée pour un tissu ou un bord textile.

Definiciones

Becoming worn, ragged, or unraveling at the edges.

He tugged at the fraying cuff of his denim jacket.

Sinónimos

coming apart

wearing thin

frayverb

fraying

ing-form

frayed

Past Simple

frayed

Past Participle

fraying

ing-form

/freɪ/

Traducciones

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.

Traducciones adicionales

effrayerSens archaïque, rare.

Definiciones

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.

Sinónimos

fraynoun

Definiciones

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.