French word

fibre

Pronunciation

IPA/fibʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfiber

Example

Ce pull est en fibre.

This sweater is made of fiber.

Illustration for fibre (fiber)

More examples

Il faut manger des fibres pour une bonne digestion.

You need to eat dietary fiber for good digestion.

Core concept

Fine strands gathered into a structure, whether in cloth, food, or an optical cable.

Common phrases

  • fibre alimentaire

    dietary fiber

  • fibre optique

    optical fiber

  • fibre naturelle

    natural fiber

Similar words

fil: A single thin thread used for weaving fabric or sewing pieces together.
brin: A thin strand found within hair, grass, or similar material.

Definition in French

Ensemble de fils très fins constituant des tissus ou des matériaux; le mot s'emploie aussi pour des éléments alimentaires et pour la fibre optique.

Word origin

French fibre derives from Latin fibra, which designated a fiber or filament and supplied the modern French term.

Usage tips

  • Fibre is feminine, so standard forms include une fibre, cette fibre, and de la fibre.

Other meanings

  • dietary fibernoun
  • optical fibernoun

Related words

  • microfibremicrofibernoun
  • fibréfibrousadjective

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