tissue paper

• Papier très fin, souple et absorbant, utilisé pour emballer des objets fragiles ou des cadeaux, ou comme mouchoir jetable.

A thin, soft, absorbent paper used for wrapping delicate items, packing gifts, or as a disposable handkerchief.

1. Thin wrapping paperA2formal

   A very thin, soft, and lightweight paper used for wrapping delicate items or for packing.

   papier de soie

   • She wrapped the gift in white tissue paper.
   • The fragile vase was carefully packed in layers of tissue paper.
   • Tissue paper is often used to protect items in boxes.

2. Decorative paperA2informal

   A thin, often colored or patterned paper used for crafts, gift wrapping, or decoration.

   papier de soie décoratif

   • The children used tissue paper to make colorful flowers.
   • She bought some patterned tissue paper for the party favors.
   • Tissue paper is great for creating pom-poms and other decorations.