straw in French

straw in French is paille, fétu, jaune paille — straw means dried stalks left over from cereal crops like wheat, used for bedding, fodder, or thatch.

straw in French

paille

adj

Of a pale, yellowish beige colour, like that of a dried straw.

paille

noun

(countable) A dried stalk of a cereal plant.

fétu

noun

(countable) A dried stalk of a cereal plant.

paille

noun

(uncountable) Such dried stalks considered collectively; this bulk matter may be a chief salable product, a by-product, fodder, bedding, or green manure, depending on region and on current market conditions.

jaune paille

noun

(uncommon) A pale, yellowish beige colour, like that of a dried straw.

What does "straw" mean?

noun Dried stalks left over from cereal crops like wheat, used for bedding, fodder, or thatch.
"The farmer baled the straw after the wheat harvest was finished."
noun A thin tube used for sucking up a drink.
"Can I have a straw for my lemonade, please?"
noun Something considered practically worthless, as in the phrase "not worth a straw."
"After the argument, his apology felt as if it was not worth a straw."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

straw in a sentence

The farmer baled the straw after the wheat harvest was finished.
They spread fresh straw across the stable floor.
Can I have a straw for my lemonade, please?
The child blew bubbles into her juice through a bendy straw.

Similar words in French

chaff husk shuck stalk stubble wheat

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "straw" in French?

"straw" in French is paille, fétu, jaune paille. straw means: Dried stalks left over from cereal crops like wheat, used for bedding, fodder, or thatch.

How do you use "straw" in a sentence?

Example: "The farmer baled the straw after the wheat harvest was finished." In French, "straw" is paille, fétu, jaune paille.

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

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "straw": paille, fétu, jaune paille.

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