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material in French

material in French is matériel, matériau, matière — material means a substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.

material in French

matériel
adj
matériau
adj
matériau
noun
matériel
noun
matière
noun
matériel
noun
Something (as data, observations, perceptions or ideas) that may be incorporated, elaborated or otherwise reworked into a finished form or new form, or may serve as the basis for arriving at interpretations, judgments or conclusions.
documentation
noun
Something (as data, observations, perceptions or ideas) that may be incorporated, elaborated or otherwise reworked into a finished form or new form, or may serve as the basis for arriving at interpretations, judgments or conclusions.
matériau
noun
Something (as data, observations, perceptions or ideas) that may be incorporated, elaborated or otherwise reworked into a finished form or new form, or may serve as the basis for arriving at interpretations, judgments or conclusions.
tissu
noun
Cloth to be made into a garment; woven fabric.
étoffe
noun
Cloth to be made into a garment; woven fabric.
matériel
noun
Cloth to be made into a garment; woven fabric.

What does "material" mean?

  1. noun A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
    "The kitchen worktop is made from a scratch-resistant material."
  2. noun Fabric or cloth, especially before it is made into clothing or furnishings.
    "She bought three metres of blue material to make curtains."
  3. noun Information, ideas, or content that can be shaped into something finished, such as a book, report, or performance.
    "The comedian tried out some new material at the small club before her tour."
  4. adj Relating to physical matter or objects, rather than ideas or spirit.
    "He was more interested in material comforts than in spiritual matters."

material in a sentence

  • The kitchen worktop is made from a scratch-resistant material.
  • Builders are struggling to source enough material for the new houses.
  • She bought three metres of blue material to make curtains.
  • The comedian tried out some new material at the small club before her tour.

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Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "material" in French?

"material" in French is matériel, matériau, matière. material means: A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.

How do you use "material" in a sentence?

Example: "The kitchen worktop is made from a scratch-resistant material." In French, "material" is matériel, matériau, matière.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "material": matériel, matériau, matière, documentation, tissu, étoffe.

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