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How do you say "fabric" in French?
le tissu
In French, "fabric" is le tissu.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'tee-soo'. Two syllables, emphasis on the first. Final u is quiet.
Grammar notes
Tissu is masculine. Plural: les tissus. Related to 'tisser' (to weave).
Example sentence
Le tissu est doux.
The fabric is soft.
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How to remember le tissu
Tissu comes from 'tisser' (to weave). Fabric is woven tissue of threads.
Related words
- bill le billet
- bra le soutien-gorge
- button le bouton
- collar le col
- hat le chapeau
- jeans le jeans
- money l'argent
- suit le costume
- pants le pantalon
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Questions about le tissu
How do you say "fabric" in French?
In French, "fabric" is le tissu. It is a noun.
Is le tissu masculine or feminine?
Tissu is masculine. Plural: les tissus. Related to 'tisser' (to weave).
How is le tissu used in a sentence?
Use le tissu as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le tissu est doux. (The fabric is soft.).
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