🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

tissu de lin

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tissu de lin

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Flax Fabric/flæks ˈfæbrɪk/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"La chemise en tissu de lin était très confortable."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of textile made from the fibers of the flax plant, known for its strength and durability.

    "The linen shirt was made from high-quality flax fabric, providing both comfort and breathability."
  2. 2

    A fabric characterized by its natural fibers, often used in clothing and home textiles.

    "Flax fabric is often preferred for summer garments due to its lightweight nature."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'flax' originates from the Old English 'flax', which is derived from the Proto-Germanic '*flahwaz'. The word 'fabric' comes from the Latin 'fabrica', meaning 'craftsmanship' or 'workshop', which evolved to denote woven material. The combination reflects the historical use of flax in textile production dating back to ancient civilizations.

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