embroidery in French
embroidery in French is broderie, enjolivement — embroidery means the craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it.
embroidery in French
broderie
broderie
(figurative) The elaboration of an account, etc. with details, especially when fictitious.
enjolivement
(figurative) The elaboration of an account, etc. with details, especially when fictitious.
What does "embroidery" mean?
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noun The craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it.
"She took up embroidery as a hobby during the winter."
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noun Extra, often exaggerated, detail added to an account or story.
"Strip away the embroidery and the actual events were fairly ordinary."
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embroidery in a sentence
- She took up embroidery as a hobby during the winter.
- The museum displayed centuries-old embroidery from royal robes.
- Strip away the embroidery and the actual events were fairly ordinary.
- He told the story with so much embroidery that nobody believed it anymore.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "embroidery" in French?
"embroidery" in French is broderie, enjolivement. embroidery means: The craft or art of decorating fabric by stitching thread or yarn onto it.
How do you use "embroidery" in a sentence?
Example: "She took up embroidery as a hobby during the winter." In French, "embroidery" is broderie, enjolivement.
Are there other ways to say "embroidery" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "embroidery": broderie, enjolivement.
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