thread

θrɛd
thread: fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing
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Noun

1.

sewing material

fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing
  • She used a strong thread to stitch the fabric.Elle a utilisé un fil solide pour coudre le tissu.
2.

sewing

thin line or piece of something
  • A thread of light shone through the curtain.Un fil de lumière brillait à travers le rideau.
3.

metal fastener

TECH.
spiral ridge on a screw or bolt
TECH.
  • The screw's thread was stripped and wouldn't grip.Le filet de la vis était abîmé et n'accrochait plus.

Verb

1.

sewing

tr.
pass a strand through a needle's eye
tr.
  • She threaded the needle with ease.Elle a enfilé l'aiguille avec facilité.
2.

navigate

tr./intr.
move carefully through a narrow space
tr./intr.
  • He threaded his way through the crowded market..Il se faufila à travers le marché bondé.
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Expressions with thread: examples in English and translations in French

fil conducteur
lien
The common thread among these stories is their focus on resilience..
fil rouge
fil conducteur
The red thread of love runs through the novel.
fil ténu
He held onto a slender thread of hope.
fil conducteur
Justice is the golden thread that runs through the fabric of society..
enfiler l'aiguille
passer le fil
She learned to thread the needle in her sewing class.
suivre le fil
I couldn't follow the thread of the movie's plot.

Images of thread

  • thread: fine cord of twisted fibers used in sewing
    (sewing material) fil
  • thread: clothes or garments
    (fashion) vêtements

Synonyms and analogies of thread in English

Examples of thread in a sentence

  • She chose a red thread for the embroidery.
  • She pulled a loose thread from her sleeve.
  • A thread of smoke rose from the chimney.
  • The bolt's thread is too worn to tighten.
  • Check the thread before fitting the nut.
  • The thread quickly grew as more users joined.

Translations of "thread" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
filnm.

He watches as the machine twists the strands into a thick thread.

Il observe la machine qui tord les brins en un fil épais.

filetagenm.

The screw thread was designed for maximum strength and durability.

Le filetage a été conçu pour une résistance et une durabilité maximales.

threadnm.

The variable is marked volatile because another thread may modify it concurrently.

La variable est marquée volatile, car un autre thread peut la modifier en parallèle.

filetnm.

Check if the male thread is aligned correctly before turning it.

Vérifiez que le filet extérieur est bien aligné avant de le tourner.

Adjective / Participle
filetéadj./pp.

The ceramic and thread insert are bonded with the greatest precision.

La céramique et l'insert fileté sont assemblés avec une précision maximale.

Verb
enfilerv.

She will thread the needle before starting her sewing project.

Elle va enfiler l'aiguille avant de commencer son projet de couture.

passerv.

He uses a special needle to work the thread through the thick leather.

Il utilise une aiguille spéciale pour passer le fil à travers le cuir épais.

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thread: Examples and translations in context

Please wind the thread tightly to prevent it from unraveling.

Veuillez enrouler le fil fermement pour éviter qu'il ne se défasse.

This tiny cocoon can hold several hundred meters of very fine thread.

Ce cocon minuscule peut contenir plusieurs centaines de mètres de fil très fin.

She gasped as the snapped thread caused the button to pop off.

Elle a poussé un cri lorsque le fil cassé fit sauter le bouton.

The suit was perfectly sewn, without a single loose thread.

Le costume était parfaitement cousu, sans un seul fil qui dépasse.

The golden thread of empathy connects every chapter of her inspiring memoir.

Le fil conducteur de l'empathie relie chaque chapitre de ses mémoires inspirantes.

A golden thread of forgiveness binds the different stories in this novel.

Un fil conducteur du pardon relie les différentes histoires de ce roman.

She will twist the fibers tightly to create strong thread.

Elle va filer les fibres serré pour créer un fil résistant.

Before buying the thread, check the mesh size on your canvas.

Avant d'acheter le fil, vérifie la taille des mailles sur ton canevas.

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