English–French

“silk” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/swa/

Example

J'aime toucher la soie.

I like touching silk.

Illustration for soie (silk)

How to say “silk” in French

“Silk” in French is soie.

A smooth, shining thread that becomes delicate cloth.

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

Example sentences with soie

Elle porte une robe en soie ce soir.

She is wearing a silk dress tonight.

Tips for using soie

  • Soie is commonly treated as an uncountable material, so fabric is described as de la soie rather than une soie.

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