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
A line of reasoning, sequence of ideas, or train of thought.
processus léger
(computing) A unit of execution, lighter in weight than a process, usually sharing memory and other resources with other threads executing concurrently.
exétron
(computing) A unit of execution, lighter in weight than a process, usually sharing memory and other resources with other threads executing concurrently.
fil
(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
(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
(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
(transitive, figurative) To make one's way through or between (a constriction or obstacles).
What does "thread" mean?
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noun A thin, long strand of spun fiber used for sewing or weaving.
"He pulled a long thread through the needle and began to sew."
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noun A connected series of ideas, or a related sequence of messages in an online conversation.
"I could not follow the thread of the film's complicated plot."
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noun A raised spiral ridge on a screw or bolt that lets it be turned into place.
"The thread on this screw is worn, so it keeps slipping."
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verb To pass thread through the eye of a needle, or to guide something carefully through a narrow space.
"My grandfather struggled to thread the needle because his eyesight was failing."
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thread in a sentence
- He pulled a long thread through the needle and began to sew.
- A loose thread dangled from the hem of my coat.
- I could not follow the thread of the film's complicated plot.
- He lost his train of thought and struggled to find the thread of his argument.
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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: "He pulled a long thread through the needle and began to sew." 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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