How is the word effiloché translated from French to English

English translation
frayed
adjective

Usé sur les bords, dont les fils se détachent.

Worn at the edges so threads come loose.

Examples with “effiloché”

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  • Les poignets de sa chemise étaient effilochés. — The cuffs of his shirt were frayed.

  • Mon jean effiloché fait vraiment vieux maintenant. — My frayed jeans look so old now.

  • Mon pull élimé devra bientôt être remplacé. — My frayed sweater needs to be replaced soon.

  • Elle se sentait à bout après une longue semaine. — She felt frayed after a long week.

  • Elle a jeté les serviettes effilochées. — She threw out the frayed towels.

  • Peux-tu réparer ce tissu effiloché ce soir ? — Can you fix this frayed fabric tonight?

  • Peux-tu réparer cette couture élimée sur ma chemise ? — Can you fix this frayed stitching on my shirt?

  • Te sens-tu à bout en ce moment ? — Are you feeling frayed right now?

  • Pourquoi la moquette est-elle déjà effilochée ? — Why is the carpet already frayed?

  • Les bords effilochés du tapis sont dangereux. — The frayed edges of the rug are a safety hazard.

  • Il avait honte de son jean élimé pendant la réunion. — He was embarrassed by his frayed jeans during the meeting.

  • Ses nerfs à bout le rendaient irritable. — His frayed nerves made him irritable.

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