English–French

“fold” in French

French

Alsoplier · replier

Pronunciation

IPA/pli/

Example

Fais un pli sur la feuille.

Make a fold in the paper.

Illustration for pli (fold)

How to say “fold” in French

“Fold” in French is pli.

A lasting line or hollow where a flexible surface has been folded.

Full entry for pli: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with pli

Il y a un pli sur la manche de la chemise.

There is a fold in the shirt sleeve.

Tips for using pli

  • Pli is masculine, so the usual form is un pli and its plural is des plis.

Other French words for “fold”

Peux-tu plier cette chemise ?

Can you fold this shirt?

Il a replié la carte en deux.

He folded the map in half.

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