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fringe in French

fringe in French is marginal, frange, périphérie — fringe means a decorative border of hanging threads or tassels.

fringe in French

marginal
adj
Outside the mainstream.
frange
noun
périphérie
noun
radicaux
noun
(also, attributive) Those members of a political party, or any social group, holding extremist or unorthodox views.
frange (d'interférence)
noun
(physics) A light or dark band formed by the diffraction of light.
frange
noun
(physics) A light or dark band formed by the diffraction of light.
alternatif
noun
Non-mainstream theatre.
avant-garde
noun
Non-mainstream theatre.
théâtre
noun
Non-mainstream theatre.
franger
verb
(transitive) To decorate with fringe.

What does "fringe" mean?

  1. noun A decorative border of hanging threads or tassels.
    "The lampshade was trimmed with a silk fringe."
  2. noun The edge or outer part of something, away from the main or central area.
    "They live on the fringe of the city."
  3. noun British English: hair that is cut to hang down over the forehead (American English: bangs).
    "She got her fringe trimmed before the interview."
  4. adj Outside the mainstream; unconventional or extreme.
    "The film played at a fringe theatre festival."

fringe in a sentence

  • The lampshade was trimmed with a silk fringe.
  • They live on the fringe of the city.
  • His views are seen as being on the fringe of the party.
  • She got her fringe trimmed before the interview.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "fringe" in French?

"fringe" in French is marginal, frange, périphérie. fringe means: A decorative border of hanging threads or tassels.

How do you use "fringe" in a sentence?

Example: "The lampshade was trimmed with a silk fringe." In French, "fringe" is marginal, frange, périphérie.

Are there other ways to say "fringe" in French?

Yes — French has 9 translations listed for "fringe": marginal, frange, périphérie, radicaux, frange (d'interférence), alternatif.

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