How is the word plier translated from French to English

Rabattre quelque chose pour qu'une partie repose sur l'autre.

To bend something so one part lies on another.

verb
English translation
fold

Examples with “plier”

See how the word “plier” is used in sentences

  • Plie la feuille en deux. Fold the paper in half.

  • Repasse les plis de la nappe. Iron out the folds in the tablecloth.

  • Ces chaises se plient à plat pour le rangement. These chairs fold flat for storage.

  • Un pli profond traversait le dessin. A deep fold ran across the drawing.

  • Peux-tu plier cette carte pour moi ? Can you fold this map for me?

  • Vois-tu le pli à l'endroit où la carte a été pliée ? Can you see the fold where the map was bent?

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FAQ about “plier”

How is “plier” translated from French?
“plier” translates into English as “fold”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “plier” mean?
Meaning of “plier”: Rabattre quelque chose pour qu'une partie repose sur l'autre. In English — “fold”.
What part of speech is “plier”?
“plier” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “plier”?
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