🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

textile

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tɛkstil

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Textile/ˈtɛkstaɪl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Ce tissu est un textile de haute qualité."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A type of cloth or fabric produced by weaving, knitting, or felting fibers.

    "The designer showcased a stunning collection made from organic textiles."
  2. 2

    Materials used in the production of clothing, upholstery, and other items.

    "The store specializes in high-quality textiles sourced from around the world."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'textile' originates from the Latin 'textilis', meaning 'woven', which is derived from 'texere', meaning 'to weave'. The term has evolved through Middle French before entering the English language in the late 14th century, reflecting the importance of woven materials in trade and culture.

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