layer in French
layer in French is couche, calque, pondeuse — layer means a single thickness of material covering a surface, or one level in a stack of such materials.
layer in French
couche
calque
(computer graphics, by analogy to a stack of transparencies) One in a stack of (initially transparent) drawing surfaces that comprise an image; used to keep elements of an image separate so that they can be modified independently from one another.
pondeuse
A hen kept to lay eggs; a breed of chicken bred to maximize laying output.
marcotte
A shoot of a plant, laid underground for growth.
What does "layer" mean?
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noun A single thickness of material covering a surface, or one level in a stack of such materials.
"She added a layer of frosting between each cake tier."
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noun A hen kept specifically for producing eggs.
"The farm keeps two hundred layers for its egg business."
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verb To arrange something in layers.
"Layer the pasta, sauce, and cheese to build the lasagne."
layer in a sentence
- She added a layer of frosting between each cake tier.
- The design software lets you edit each layer of the image separately.
- The farm keeps two hundred layers for its egg business.
- Layer the pasta, sauce, and cheese to build the lasagne.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "layer" in French?
"layer" in French is couche, calque, pondeuse. layer means: A single thickness of material covering a surface, or one level in a stack of such materials.
How do you use "layer" in a sentence?
Example: "She added a layer of frosting between each cake tier." In French, "layer" is couche, calque, pondeuse.
Are there other ways to say "layer" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "layer": couche, calque, pondeuse, marcotte.
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