braid

• Nom désignant une mèche de cheveux, un fil ou un autre matériau qui a été entrelacé ou tressé ensemble, ainsi que le résultat de ce tressage.

A noun referring to a length of hair, thread, or other material that has been intertwined or plaited together.

1. A2formal

   A hairstyle formed by weaving three or more strands of hair together.

   Tresse (coiffure)

   • She wore her hair in a long braid.
   • The little girl had two braids tied with ribbons.
   • He learned how to make a French braid.

   Synonymespigtailplait

2. B1formal

   A narrow piece of decorative trim or cord used on clothing or upholstery.

   Galon, tresse décorative

   • The jacket was decorated with gold braid.
   • She sewed a silk braid along the edge of the curtain.
   • The uniform had intricate braid on the sleeves.

   Synonymesedgingpipingrickracksoutachetrim

• Verbe désignant l'action d'entrelacer trois brins ou plus de cheveux, de tissu ou d'un autre matériau pour former une tresse.

A verb used to indicate the act of interweaving three or more strands of hair, fabric, or other material to form a braid.

1. Weave hairA2formal

   To interweave three or more strands of hair to form a braid.

   tresser les cheveux

   • She braided her daughter's hair before school.
   • He learned how to braid his own hair from a tutorial.
   • The stylist braided the model's hair into a crown.

   Synonymesinterlaceintertwineplaittwistweave

2. Weave materialB1formal

   To interlace strands of material such as rope, fabric, or thread to create a decorative or functional item.

   Tresser

   • She braided the colorful ribbons into a bracelet.
   • The artisan braided the leather strips to make a belt.
   • They braided the ropes together to form a strong anchor line.

   Synonymesentwineinterlaceinterweavelaceplaittwineweave