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thread in French

thread in French is fil, processus léger, exétron — thread means a thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.

thread in French

fil
noun
A line of reasoning, sequence of ideas, or train of thought.
processus léger
noun
(computing) A unit of execution, lighter in weight than a process, usually sharing memory and other resources with other threads executing concurrently.
exétron
noun
(computing) A unit of execution, lighter in weight than a process, usually sharing memory and other resources with other threads executing concurrently.
fil
noun
(Internet) A series of posts or messages, consisting of an initial post and responses to it, generally relating to the same subject, on a newsgroup, Internet forum, or social media platform.
enfilade
noun
(Internet) A series of posts or messages, consisting of an initial post and responses to it, generally relating to the same subject, on a newsgroup, Internet forum, or social media platform.
fil de discussion
noun
(Internet) A series of posts or messages, consisting of an initial post and responses to it, generally relating to the same subject, on a newsgroup, Internet forum, or social media platform.
filer
verb
(transitive, figurative) To make one's way through or between (a constriction or obstacles).

What does "thread" mean?

  1. noun A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
    "She used red thread to mend the torn sleeve."
  2. noun A connected series of ideas, or a related sequence of messages in an online conversation.
    "He lost his train of thought and struggled to find the thread of his argument."
  3. noun A raised spiral ridge on a screw or bolt that lets it be turned into place.
    "The bolt's thread was stripped, so it wouldn't tighten properly."
  4. verb To pass thread through the eye of a needle, or to guide something carefully through a narrow space.
    "She threaded the needle in one try."

thread in a sentence

  • She used red thread to mend the torn sleeve.
  • He lost his train of thought and struggled to find the thread of his argument.
  • The forum thread had grown to over two hundred replies.
  • The bolt's thread was stripped, so it wouldn't tighten properly.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "thread" in French?

"thread" in French is fil, processus léger, exétron. thread means: A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.

How do you use "thread" in a sentence?

Example: "She used red thread to mend the torn sleeve." In French, "thread" is fil, processus léger, exétron.

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

Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "thread": fil, processus léger, exétron, enfilade, fil de discussion, filer.

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