thread

• Fil long et fin de coton, nylon ou d'autres fibres, utilisé pour coudre, tisser, ou désignant une suite continue dans divers contextes.

A noun referring to a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing, weaving, or as a continuous sequence in various contexts.

1. Thin strand of fiberA2formal

   A long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing or weaving.

   Fil (textile)

   • She threaded a needle with red thread.
   • The fabric is made of strong cotton threads.
   • He used a thick thread to sew the button back on.

   Synonymesfiberfilamentstrandyarn

2. Series of connected messagesB1informal

   A sequence of messages or posts on a forum, social media, or email that are related to the same topic.

   Fil de discussion

   • I read the entire thread about the new movie.
   • She started a thread on the forum asking for advice.
   • The discussion thread quickly grew to over 100 comments.

   Synonymeschainconversationdiscussiontopic

3. Continuous element or themeB2formal

   A connecting or unifying idea or theme that runs through a story, argument, or situation.

   fil conducteur

   • The common thread in all his novels is the struggle for freedom.
   • There is a thread of humor running through the entire speech.
   • The detective followed the thread of evidence to solve the case.

   Synonymesleitmotifmotifstrandtheme

• Enfiler un fil dans le chas d'une aiguille, ou faire passer quelque chose avec précaution à travers un espace étroit ; se frayer un chemin à travers une foule ou un passage étroit.

A verb meaning to pass a thread through the eye of a needle or to move something carefully through a narrow space.

1. Pass through a narrow spaceB1formal

   To pass a thin object (like thread, string, or film) through a small opening or hole.

   enfiler (dans un passage étroit)

   • She carefully threaded the needle to sew the button.
   • He threaded the film into the projector.
   • The mechanic threaded the wire through the pipe.

   Synonymesfeedguideinsertpasssnakestringweave

2. Move carefully through obstaclesB2formal

   To move in a careful, winding, or skillful way through a crowded or obstructed area.

   se frayer un chemin

   • The cyclist threaded his way through the heavy traffic.
   • She threaded through the crowd to reach the stage.
   • The hiker threaded a path between the large boulders.

   Synonymesinchmaneuvernavigatenegotiatepickslalomsqueezeweavewindworm

3. B2formal

   To connect or interweave things together in a sequence or pattern.

   entrelacer/enfiler

   • The author threaded several storylines together in the novel.
   • He threaded the beads onto the string to make a necklace.
   • The speaker threaded humor throughout his serious lecture.

   Synonymesentwineinterconnectinterlinkinterweavelacestringweave