French word

fourrure

Pronunciation

IPA/fuʁyʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounfur

Example

Cette veste est en fourrure.

This jacket is made of fur.

Illustration for fourrure (fur)

More examples

La capuche est bordée de fourrure.

The hood is trimmed with fur.

Core concept

A piece of animal skin whose hair forms a soft, insulating outer layer for clothing.

Common phrases

  • manteau en fourrure

    fur coat

  • bordure en fourrure

    fur trim

  • capuche bordée de fourrure

    hood trimmed with fur

Similar words

fausse fourrure: A warm fabric made with synthetic fibers and a fur-like surface.
laine: A warm fiber made from animal hair, especially sheep's wool, for knitting and weaving.

Definition in French

Peau d'animal recouverte de poils, employée comme matière pour des vêtements, des bordures ou des accessoires destinés à tenir chaud.

Word origin

Old French forrer and forrure referred to lining or covering, and their development gave French fourrure its sense of fur used as a covering material.

Usage tips

  • French commonly uses en fourrure for a garment made of fur, as in Cette veste est en fourrure.

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