beading

• Nom désignant un ornement fait de perles ou un liseré décoratif en forme de perles, utilisé pour bordurer ou garnir des meubles.

A noun referring to ornamentation with beads or a decorative beaded molding used for edging or embellishing furniture.

1. Beaded ornamentationB1formalart

   A decorative pattern or trim made from small beads, often used on clothing, jewelry, or accessories.

   Perlage

   • The dress featured intricate beading along the neckline.
   • She added delicate beading to the hem of the skirt.
   • Traditional costumes often include elaborate beading.

   Synonymesbeadwork

2. Architectural moldingB2formalart

   A narrow, rounded molding or trim used in woodworking and furniture design, resembling a row of beads.

   Moulure en perles

   • The cabinet doors were framed with elegant beading.
   • He installed beading along the edges of the bookshelf.
   • The antique table had decorative beading around its top.

   Synonymesbead

• Verbe signifiant décorer ou couvrir de perles, ou former de petites gouttes ou bulles.

A verb meaning to decorate or cover with beads, or to form into small drops or bubbles.

1. Form into beadsB2formal

   To form into small, spherical drops, as of liquid like water or sweat.

   Perler

   • Sweat began to bead on his forehead after the long run.
   • Condensation beaded on the cold glass of water.
   • Raindrops beaded on the surface of the car's hood.

   Synonymesgatherpearl

2. Decorate with beadsB1formal

   To adorn or embellish something by sewing or attaching small decorative beads onto it.

   garnir de perles

   • She spent hours beading the intricate pattern onto the dress.
   • The artisan beaded the leather bracelet with colorful stones.
   • They beaded the ceremonial headdress with traditional designs.

   Synonymesadorndecorateembellishornamenttrim

3. String together like beadsB2informal

   To arrange or connect items in a sequence, similar to threading beads on a string.

   Enfiler comme des perles

   • He beaded the facts together to form a coherent story.
   • The memories were beaded in her mind like a necklace of moments.
   • They beaded the pearls onto a silk thread for the necklace.

   Synonymeschainconcatenatelinkstringthread