rouleau

• Nom désignant un rouleau de ruban ou de bande, ou un rouleau de pièces de monnaie enveloppées dans du papier.

A noun referring to a roll of ribbon or a roll of coins wrapped in paper.

1. Roll of ribbonC1formal

   A roll or coil of ribbon, often used for decorative purposes.

   Rouleau de ruban

   • She bought a rouleau of red ribbon for the gift wrapping.
   • The dress was trimmed with a delicate rouleau of silk.
   • He carefully unrolled the rouleau to measure the length.

   Synonymescoilroll

2. C1formal

   A cylindrical roll of coins, typically wrapped in paper, used for storage or banking.

   Rouleau de pièces

   • The cashier handed him a rouleau of quarters.
   • She deposited several rouleaux of pennies at the bank.
   • He broke open a rouleau of dimes to pay for the parking meter.

   Synonymesroll