English–French
“aglet” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/fɛʁɛ/
Example
Le ferret du lacet est tombé.
The aglet on the shoelace fell off.
How to say “aglet” in French
“Aglet” in French is ferret.
A tiny cap on a lace tip, keeping the fibers together while the tip slips through an eyelet.
Example sentences with ferret
J'ai perdu le ferret d'une de mes chaussures.
I lost the aglet on one of my shoes.
Tips for using ferret
- Ferret is masculine, so the usual phrase is un ferret de lacet; embout de lacet is a useful practical alternative for naming this fitting.