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
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matériel
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
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
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
Cloth to be made into a garment; woven fabric.
étoffe
Cloth to be made into a garment; woven fabric.
matériel
Cloth to be made into a garment; woven fabric.
What does "material" mean?
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noun A substance — such as wood, metal, plastic, or fabric — that something is made from.
"Bamboo is a strong, light material that is often used to make furniture."
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noun Fabric or cloth, especially before it is made into clothing or furnishings.
"The shop sells cotton material by the metre, in plain colours and bright prints."
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noun Information, ideas, or content that can be shaped into something finished, such as a book, report, or performance.
"The author collected plenty of material for her book by interviewing local farmers."
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adj Relating to physical matter or objects, rather than ideas or spirit.
"Philosophers have long argued about whether the material world is all that exists."
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material in a sentence
- Bamboo is a strong, light material that is often used to make furniture.
- The kitchen worktop is made from a scratch-resistant material.
- The shop sells cotton material by the metre, in plain colours and bright prints.
- My aunt chose a soft, thick material to cover the old sofa.
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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: "Bamboo is a strong, light material that is often used to make furniture." 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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