ruffle in French
ruffle in French is falbala, ébouriffer — ruffle means a gathered, frilled strip of fabric used as decoration on clothing.
ruffle in French
falbala
(zoology) The connected series of large egg capsules, or oothecae, of several species of American marine gastropods of the genus Fulgur.
ébouriffer
What does "ruffle" mean?
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noun A gathered, frilled strip of fabric used as decoration on clothing.
"The dress had delicate ruffles along the hem."
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verb To disturb the smoothness of something, or to upset or irritate someone.
"The wind ruffled the surface of the lake."
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ruffle in a sentence
- The dress had delicate ruffles along the hem.
- The wind ruffled the surface of the lake.
- His blunt comment ruffled a few feathers at the meeting.
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What is "ruffle" in French?
"ruffle" in French is falbala, ébouriffer. ruffle means: A gathered, frilled strip of fabric used as decoration on clothing.
How do you use "ruffle" in a sentence?
Example: "The dress had delicate ruffles along the hem." In French, "ruffle" is falbala, ébouriffer.
Are there other ways to say "ruffle" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "ruffle": falbala, ébouriffer.
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