mat in French
mat in French is tapis, paillasson, natte — mat means a flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
mat in French
tapis
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
paillasson
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
natte
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
carpette
A flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering.
épais fouillis
A thickly tangled mess.
What does "mat" mean?
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noun A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
"Wipe your shoes on the mat before coming inside."
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noun A small pad placed under a hot dish or drink to protect a surface.
"Use a mat under the coffee pot so it doesn't scorch the table."
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verb To tangle into a thick, dense clump.
"The dog's fur had matted after weeks without grooming."
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mat in a sentence
- Wipe your shoes on the mat before coming inside.
- A yoga mat cushioned her knees during practice.
- Use a mat under the coffee pot so it doesn't scorch the table.
- Please put a mat under the hot casserole dish.
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What is "mat" in French?
"mat" in French is tapis, paillasson, natte. mat means: A flat piece of material laid on a floor to wipe feet, protect a surface, or decorate.
How do you use "mat" in a sentence?
Example: "Wipe your shoes on the mat before coming inside." In French, "mat" is tapis, paillasson, natte.
Are there other ways to say "mat" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "mat": tapis, paillasson, natte, carpette, épais fouillis.
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