French Conversation · Level 67
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French word
adhésif
Pronunciation
IPA/adezif/
Meaning
- masculine nounadhesive tape
Example
J'ai besoin d'un adhésif pour réparer cette boîte.
I need some adhesive tape to fix this box.
More examples
J'utilise un adhésif double-face pour fixer la photo.
I use double-sided adhesive tape to attach the photo.
Core concept
A sticky material placed between surfaces or on one surface to keep objects fixed in position.
Common phrases
un adhésif transparent
clear adhesive tape
un adhésif double-face
double-sided adhesive tape
un rouleau d'adhésif
a roll of adhesive tape
Similar words
ruban adhésif: A wide sticky tape used to seal paper or cardboard.
scotch: A colloquial term for narrow, transparent sticky tape.
colle: A liquid or paste used to glue objects together.
autocollant: A sticker with adhesive on its back for attaching to objects.
Definition in French
Substance ou produit qui possède une surface adhésive et qui sert à coller ou fixer des objets, le terme désignant souvent un ruban adhésif dans l'usage courant.
Word origin
The French form adhésif reflects Latin adhaesivus, built from adhaerere, "to cling," and later used in French as both an adjective and a noun.
Usage tips
- Adhésif is a broad term, while ruban adhésif specifies tape, colle specifies glue, and autocollant usually specifies a self-adhesive label or object.