pleat

• Nom désignant un type de pli dans un tissu, créé en repliant l’étoffe sur elle-même puis en la pressant ou en la cousant pour lui donner une forme.

A noun referring to a type of fold created by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching it into shape.

1. Fabric foldB1formal

   A type of fold created by doubling fabric back on itself and then pressing or stitching it into shape.

   pli (de tissu)

   • The skirt had neat pleats running down the front.
   • She ironed the pleats to keep them crisp.
   • The tailor sewed the pleats carefully to ensure they stayed in place.

   Synonymesfoldplaittuck

• Verbe signifiant plier ou disposer un tissu en plis réguliers et parallèles (plissé).

A verb meaning to fold or arrange fabric into regular, parallel folds (pleats).

1. Fold into pleatsB2formal

   To arrange fabric into a series of parallel folds, typically for decorative or functional purposes.

   plisser

   • The tailor pleated the skirt to give it more volume.
   • She carefully pleated the curtains to create a neat pattern.
   • He pleated the paper to make a fan.

   Synonymescreasecrimpfoldgatherplaitshirrtuck

2. Gather into a ruffleB2formal

   To gather or draw fabric into small, tight folds to create a ruffled effect.

   Froncer en ruche

   • The dressmaker pleated the fabric into a delicate ruffle along the neckline.
   • She pleated the hem of the blouse to add a decorative touch.
   • The designer pleated the sleeves into soft ruffles.

   Synonymescrimpfoldgatherpuckerruffleshirrtuck