yarn in French
yarn in French is fil, corde — yarn means spun fibre thread used for knitting, weaving, or making rope.
yarn in French
fil
(uncountable) A twisted strand of fibre used for knitting or weaving.
corde
(nautical) Bundles of fibres twisted together, and which in turn are twisted in bundles to form strands, which in their turn are twisted or plaited to form rope.
What does "yarn" mean?
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noun Spun fibre thread used for knitting, weaving, or making rope.
"She bought several skeins of wool yarn to knit a scarf."
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noun A long, often exaggerated story.
"The old sailor spun a yarn about a storm that nearly sank the ship."
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verb To tell a long or unlikely story.
"The two of them sat by the fire, yarning about their travels."
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yarn in a sentence
- She bought several skeins of wool yarn to knit a scarf.
- The old sailor spun a yarn about a storm that nearly sank the ship.
- The two of them sat by the fire, yarning about their travels.
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What is "yarn" in French?
"yarn" in French is fil, corde. yarn means: Spun fibre thread used for knitting, weaving, or making rope.
How do you use "yarn" in a sentence?
Example: "She bought several skeins of wool yarn to knit a scarf." In French, "yarn" is fil, corde.
Are there other ways to say "yarn" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "yarn": fil, corde.
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