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molding in French

molding in French is moulage, moulure, modénature — molding means a decorative strip, usually of wood or plaster, used to trim or ornament edges and joints.

molding in French

moulage
noun
The act or process of shaping in or on a mold, or of making molds; the art or occupation of a molder.
moulure
noun
(architecture) A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.
modénature
noun
(architecture) A plane, or curved, narrow surface, either sunk or projecting, used for decoration by means of the lights and shades upon its surface and to conceal joints, especially between unlike materials.
sable argileux
noun
(founding) A kind of sand containing clay, used in making molds.

What does "molding" mean?

  1. noun A decorative strip, usually of wood or plaster, used to trim or ornament edges and joints.
    "The carpenter added crown molding along the ceiling."
  2. noun The process of shaping something in a mold.
    "The factory specializes in the molding of plastic parts."
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molding in a sentence

  • The carpenter added crown molding along the ceiling.
  • The factory specializes in the molding of plastic parts.

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What is "molding" in French?

"molding" in French is moulage, moulure, modénature. molding means: A decorative strip, usually of wood or plaster, used to trim or ornament edges and joints.

How do you use "molding" in a sentence?

Example: "The carpenter added crown molding along the ceiling." In French, "molding" is moulage, moulure, modénature.

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

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "molding": moulage, moulure, modénature, sable argileux.

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