How is the word poil translated from French to English
English translation
bristle
noun 
Poil court et raide.
A short, stiff hair.
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La brosse a perdu la moitié de ses poils. — The brush lost half its bristles.
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Il s'est hérissé à cette suggestion. — He bristled at the suggestion.
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Un seul poil s'était collé à son manteau. — A single bristle had stuck to his coat.
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Elle se hérisse dès que quelqu'un parle du prix. — She bristles whenever anyone mentions the cost.
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Ces poils sont-ils naturels ou en plastique ? — Are these bristles natural or plastic?
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Ne te hérisse pas chaque fois que je pose une question. — Don't bristle every time I ask a question.
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