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• Nom désignant un pli, une courbure ou une couche formée en repliant quelque chose sur lui-même, ou l'action de plier.

A noun referring to a bend, crease, or layer formed by doubling something over on itself.

1. Bend or creaseA2formal

   A line or mark made by bending something, such as paper or fabric.

   pli

   • She made a neat fold in the paper.
   • The fold in the shirt was perfectly straight.
   • He ironed out the fold in the trousers.

   Synonymescreasecrinklefurrowpleatpuckerridgetuckwrinkle

2. Geological foldC1formalscientific

   A bend in rock layers caused by pressure or movement in the Earth's crust.

   pli géologique

   • The geologist studied the fold in the mountain range.
   • This fold was formed millions of years ago.
   • The anticline is a type of upward fold in rock strata.

   Synonymesbendflexure

3. Group or communityB2formal

   A group of people with shared beliefs or interests, often used in religious contexts.

   Communauté de croyants

   • He returned to the fold after years of absence.
   • The church welcomed new members into the fold.
   • The political party brought dissidents back into the fold.

   Synonymeschurchcommunitycongregationfellowshipflock

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de plier quelque chose, en particulier du papier ou du tissu, de manière qu'une partie se superpose à une autre, ou de fermer/plier en deux.

A verb used to indicate the act of bending something, especially paper or fabric, so that one part lies on top of another, or to close or collapse.

1. A2formal

   To bend something, especially paper or cloth, so that one part lies on top of another part.

   plier

   • She folded the letter and put it in an envelope.
   • He folded the laundry and put it away.
   • Fold the paper in half before cutting.

   Synonymesbendcreasedoublefold uppleattuckturn over

2. B1formal

   To close or shut something, such as a chair, table, or umbrella, by bending or moving its parts together.

   plier, replier

   • He folded the deck chair and stored it in the shed.
   • She folded the stroller before putting it in the car.
   • Fold the umbrella when you enter the building.

   Synonymesclosecollapsefold upfurlshut

   Antonymesextendopenspreadunfold

3. Business failureB2informal

   To close a business because it is not successful.

   Faire faillite / fermer

   • The restaurant folded after only six months.
   • Many small businesses folded during the recession.
   • The company folded due to lack of funding.

   Synonymesclosecollapsefailgo undershut down

   Antonymesflourishprospersucceedthrive

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