English–French

“wool” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/lɛn/

Example

Ce pull est en laine.

This sweater is made of wool.

Illustration for laine (wool)

How to say “wool” in French

“Wool” in French is laine.

Soft fleece becoming a continuous thread and a warm textile.

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

Example sentences with laine

Il porte des chaussettes en laine quand il fait froid.

He wears wool socks when it's cold.

Tips for using laine

  • French commonly uses en before laine to name a garment's material, as in un pull en laine.

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