French word

broder

Pronunciation

IPA/bʁode/

Meaning

  • verbembroider

Example

Je brode un motif sur ma veste.

I am embroidering a pattern on my jacket.

Illustration for broder (embroider)

More examples

Elle brode des perles sur sa robe.

She embroiders beads onto her dress.

Core concept

Thread crosses fabric in repeated stitches to build a visible design.

Common phrases

  • broder un motif

    embroider a pattern

  • broder à la main

    embroider by hand

  • broder des perles

    embroider beads

Similar words

coudre: To join or mend fabric by sewing it with thread.
décorer: To adorn something to make it look more attractive.

Definition in French

Fixer des fils sur un tissu à l'aide d'une aiguille pour former un motif décoratif.

Word origin

The French verb broder developed through Old French broder from Medieval Latin brodare, which referred to making embroidery.

Usage tips

  • Broder normally takes the motif as a direct object and uses sur for the garment or fabric bearing it.

Other meanings

  • embellishverb

Related words

  • broderieembroiderynoun
  • brodeurembroiderernoun
  • brodéembroideredadjective

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