Plier
Example: Il faut plier les documents avant de les ranger soigneusement.
Definition
"Plier" means to bend or fold something, usually paper, fabric, or other flexible materials, by bringing parts of it closer together. For example, one might "plier" documents before neatly storing them to save space or organize them better.
Etymology
The word "plier" comes from the Old French verb 'plier,' which traces back to the Latin 'plicare,' meaning 'to fold.' Did you know? The root 'plicare' also gave rise to English words like 'complicate' and 'duplicate,' all connected by the idea of folding or layering.
Learn to use this word actively
"Plier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select French as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
