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FROUFROU [1 record]

Record 1 2005-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fabric Nomenclature
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
CONT

"Scrooping" is the term used to describe the fabric feel and rustle of silk.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Nomenclature des tissus
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
CONT

Sensation de «froufrou», typique des tissus de soie.

CONT

Aimer les froufrous.

OBS

L'une des expressions primaires de la main des tissus.

OBS

froufrous (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004).

Spanish

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