French word

tricoter

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁikote/

Meaning

  • verbknit

Example

Je tricote une écharpe pour mon frère.

I am knitting a scarf for my brother.

Illustration for tricoter (knit)

More examples

Elle tricote des chaussettes pour le bébé.

She is knitting socks for the baby.

Core concept

Loops of yarn crossing on two needles, building a soft fabric one row at a time.

Common phrases

  • tricoter une écharpe

    knit a scarf

  • tricoter un pull

    knit a sweater

  • tricoter des chaussettes

    knit socks

Similar words

crocheter: Create fabric or small items by forming yarn loops with a crochet hook.
coudre: Stitch pieces of fabric together with a needle and thread to make a finished item.

Definition in French

Former un tissu ou un vêtement en entrelaçant des mailles de fil à l'aide d'aiguilles.

Word origin

Tricoter developed in Middle French from tricot, a noun for knitted fabric, with -er forming the verb.

Usage tips

  • French uses tricoter for needle knitting and crocheter for crochet work.

Opposites

  • détricoterunravelverb

Related words

  • tricoteurknitternoun
  • tricotéknittedadjective
  • tricotageknittingnoun

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