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A2 noun #10,000 सबसे आम 10 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

rayure

शीर्ष 10,000

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव rayure 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या rayure in your Level:

At the A1 level, you should learn 'rayure' primarily in the context of colors and simple clothing descriptions. Think of it as a way to describe what people are wearing. For example, 'une chemise à rayures' (a striped shirt). You might also see it when learning about animals, especially the zebra (le zèbre). At this stage, don't worry too much about the 'scratch' meaning; focus on 'rayure' as a pattern. It is a feminine noun, so you always use 'une' or 'la'. You will often see it in the plural form 'rayures' because patterns usually have more than one line. It is a helpful word for describing people's appearance and basic objects in your environment. Just remember: 'rayure' = stripe.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the A2 level, you expand your use of 'rayure' to include the 'scratch' meaning. This is very useful for daily life, such as when you are talking about your phone, your glasses, or a car. You should be able to say 'Il y a une rayure sur mon écran' (There is a scratch on my screen). You also start using adjectives to describe the stripes, like 'fines' (thin) or 'larges' (wide). You might encounter the word in simple stories or descriptions of animals in their habitats. It's important to start distinguishing 'rayure' from 'raie' (a parting or a fish) and 'trait' (a line drawn with a pen). You are building the ability to describe both the style and the condition of objects.

At the B1 level, you should be comfortable using 'rayure' in more complex sentences and contexts. You might use it to describe the results of an accident or to discuss fashion trends in more detail. You will encounter the idiomatic expression 'disque rayé' to describe someone who repeats themselves. You should also be able to use verbs like 'effacer' (to erase), 'atténuer' (to soften/reduce), or 'causer' (to cause) in relation to scratches. In writing, you might describe a scene where the light creates 'rayures' on the floor. Your understanding of the word becomes more nuanced, recognizing that it can describe both intentional beauty and accidental damage. You can also start using synonyms like 'éraflure' for minor marks.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B2 level, you understand 'rayure' in technical or specialized contexts. For example, you might read about the 'rayures' in a gun barrel (rifling) or the 'rayures' in geological formations. You can participate in debates about fashion or design where 'rayures' are discussed as a stylistic choice with historical or psychological implications (e.g., vertical stripes making someone look taller). You are expected to use the word accurately in formal writing, perhaps describing the degradation of a historical monument ('les rayures sur la pierre'). Your vocabulary is large enough to choose between 'rayure', 'strie', 'balafre', and 'sillon' depending on the exact nature of the mark you are describing.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you appreciate the stylistic and literary uses of 'rayure'. You might find it in a novel where it is used metaphorically to describe a character's scarred past or the 'rayures' of light and shadow in a complex landscape description. You understand the subtle registers of the word—how it can be mundane in a car repair context but poetic in a description of a tiger in the moonlight. You can discuss the etymology of the word and its relationship to other words in the 'rayer' family. Your usage is precise, and you can explain the difference between a 'rayure' and a 'strie' to a lower-level learner, noting the scientific vs. everyday connotations.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, 'rayure' is a tool you use with total precision and native-like nuance. You can use it in academic discussions about textile history, the physics of light (interference stripes), or even in legal contexts regarding property damage. You are aware of rare or archaic uses and can play with the word's multiple meanings in creative writing or sophisticated puns. You might use it to describe the 'rayures' in a piece of music (metaphorically) or in a philosophical discussion about the marks left by time. The word is no longer just a vocabulary item but a versatile concept that you can manipulate to express subtle shades of meaning in any professional or creative setting.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

rayure 30 सेकंड में

A 'rayure' is a feminine noun meaning both 'stripe' (as a pattern) and 'scratch' (as damage).
It is commonly used in fashion, car maintenance, and descriptions of animals like zebras.
When describing patterns, use 'à rayures'; when describing damage, use 'une rayure sur'.
It is a versatile A2 word essential for describing the visual appearance and condition of objects.

The French word rayure is a versatile feminine noun that primarily translates to 'stripe' or 'scratch' in English. It describes a linear mark, whether intentional and decorative or accidental and damaging. In the world of fashion and design, a rayure refers to a stripe on a piece of fabric, such as a classic Breton shirt or a pinstriped suit. This usage is common when discussing patterns, interior decor, or the natural markings on animals like zebras and tigers. However, the word takes on a more negative connotation when referring to physical damage on a smooth surface. If you find a long mark on your car door or a thin line on your smartphone screen, you are looking at a rayure. This dual meaning is essential for English speakers to grasp because English often distinguishes between 'stripe' (decorative) and 'scratch' (damage), whereas French uses the same root word for both concepts of linear extension.

Textile Context: In the garment industry, designers might specify the width of a stripe, calling a very fine one a 'milleraies'.

Le zèbre est célèbre pour ses magnifiques rayures noires et blanches.

Beyond the physical, the term can occasionally appear in technical contexts, such as the 'rifling' inside a gun barrel, which are spiral grooves (rayures) that stabilize a projectile. Understanding the context is key: if someone is crying over their 'nouvelle voiture' (new car), they are likely talking about a scratch; if they are shopping for a 'chemise' (shirt), they are talking about stripes. This word is foundational for A2 learners because it bridges the gap between basic descriptions of objects and more specific qualitative assessments of condition and style.

J'ai fait une petite rayure sur mon disque compact préféré.

Damaged Surface: A 'rayure' on glass or metal is usually a shallow but visible line caused by friction with a sharp object.

Cette table en bois est pleine de rayures après le déménagement.

Elle porte un pantalon à rayures verticales pour paraître plus grande.

Visual Arts: Artists use 'rayures' to create texture or rhythm in a composition, often contrasting with solid blocks of color.

L'écran de mon téléphone a une rayure très profonde.

In summary, whether you are admiring a zebra at the zoo, buying a striped sweater in a Parisian boutique, or complaining about a scratch on your sunglasses, 'rayure' is the indispensable term you will need to describe these linear phenomena.

Using rayure correctly requires attention to whether you are describing an intended pattern or an accidental mark. When describing patterns, it is frequently used with the preposition 'à'. For example, 'un tissu à rayures' means 'a striped fabric'. Note that when used in this way, 'rayures' is almost always plural because a pattern typically consists of multiple lines. You can further qualify these stripes with adjectives like 'fines' (thin), 'larges' (wide), 'horizontales', or 'verticales'.

Pattern Adjectives: Des rayures multicolores (multicolored stripes), des rayures discrètes (subtle stripes).

Le pyjama de l'enfant a des rayures bleues et blanches.

When the word refers to a scratch, it is often the direct object of verbs like 'faire' (to make/cause), 'constater' (to notice), or 'réparer' (to repair). In this context, it is often singular if there is only one mark. For instance, 'J'ai fait une rayure sur la carrosserie' (I made a scratch on the car body). You might also hear it used with the verb 'effacer' (to erase/remove), as in 'effacer une rayure sur un meuble'.

Il y a une rayure sur le verre de mes lunettes.

Common Verbs: Porter des rayures (to wear stripes), examiner une rayure (to examine a scratch).

Les rayures de ce tigre l'aident à se camoufler dans la jungle.

Attention à ne pas faire de rayure sur le parquet neuf.

Compound Usage: 'Rayures de surface' refers to light scratches that haven't penetrated deeply.

Le papier peint présente des rayures dorées très élégantes.

In more advanced usage, you might encounter 'rayure' in the context of record players, where a scratch on a vinyl record causes the needle to skip. This has led to the idiomatic expression 'être comme un disque rayé' (to be like a broken/scratched record), used when someone repeats the same thing over and over. Mastering these various sentence structures will allow you to navigate both decorative and practical conversations with ease.

In daily French life, rayure is a word that surfaces in very specific but common environments. If you are shopping at a store like Zara or Galeries Lafayette, you will hear it in the clothing department. A salesperson might suggest, 'Ce haut à rayures vous va très bien' (This striped top suits you very well). The 'marinière', the iconic French striped shirt, is a staple of French fashion, and you will constantly hear the word 'rayures' associated with it.

Fashion Boutiques: Used to describe patterns on shirts, dresses, and even socks.

Je cherche une cravate avec des rayures fines.

Another common setting is the 'garage' or car dealership. When returning a rental car, the agent will meticulously inspect the vehicle for any 'rayures'. You might hear, 'Il y a une nouvelle rayure sur l'aile gauche' (There is a new scratch on the left wing). This is a high-stakes environment for the word! Similarly, at a phone repair shop, you might explain, 'J'ai une rayure sur mon écran, pouvez-vous la polir ?' (I have a scratch on my screen, can you polish it?).

L'expert a noté chaque rayure sur le constat.

In the context of nature and education, documentaries or zoo visits will frequently use 'rayures' to describe animals. A guide might explain how a zebra's stripes function as a cooling mechanism or a way to confuse predators. 'Les rayures du zèbre sont uniques à chaque individu' (A zebra's stripes are unique to each individual).

Nature Documentaries: Describing the camouflage patterns of tigers, zebras, and certain fish.

Regarde les rayures de ce poisson tropical !

Arrête de répéter la même chose, tu es comme un disque rayé !

Home Maintenance: Discussing scratches on parquet floors or granite countertops.

Le chat a laissé des rayures sur le canapé en cuir.

Finally, in the arts, particularly in painting or graphic design, 'rayures' is a technical term for linear elements. An art teacher might critique a student's work by saying the 'rayures' are too dominant or not straight enough. Whether in the mundane world of car insurance or the elevated world of high fashion, 'rayure' is a term that resonates throughout French life.

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make is confusing rayure with other French words that also mean 'line' or 'mark'. The most common confusion is with 'raie'. While both come from the same root, 'raie' is typically used for a single, natural line, like the parting in your hair (la raie des cheveux) or the fish known as a 'ray' (la raie). Using 'rayure' for your hair parting would sound very strange to a native speaker.

Rayure vs. Raie: Use 'rayure' for artificial or complex patterns; use 'raie' for simple divisions or the fish.

On dit 'une rayure' sur une voiture, mais 'une raie' dans les cheveux.

Another pitfall is the confusion with 'trait'. A 'trait' is a line drawn with a pen or pencil, or a facial feature. If you draw a line on a piece of paper, it is a 'trait'. If that line is part of a repetitive pattern on fabric, it becomes a 'rayure'. If you accidentally mark the paper with a sharp object, it could be a 'rayure'.

Il a tracé un trait droit, mais sa chemise a des rayures tordues.

Learners also sometimes struggle with the gender. Since it ends in '-ure', a common feminine suffix in French (like 'culture', 'nature', 'peinture'), it is always feminine. Saying 'un rayure' is a common error that marks one as a beginner. Furthermore, when 'rayure' means 'scratch', learners often use 'griffure' instead. A 'griffure' is specifically a scratch made by a claw or a nail (from 'griffe' - claw). If your cat scratches you, it is a 'griffure'. If your keys scratch your phone, it is a 'rayure'.

Rayure vs. Griffure: 'Griffure' implies a biological origin (nails/claws); 'rayure' is mechanical or structural.

Le chat m'a fait une griffure, mais j'ai fait une rayure sur la table en tombant.

Ces rayures sont trop larges pour ce petit salon.

Grammar Trap: Avoid 'des rayures bleus'; it must be 'des rayures bleues'.

Il y a plusieurs rayures sur le capot de la voiture.

Lastly, avoid using 'strie' in everyday conversation. While 'strie' also means a groove or streak, it is much more technical or scientific (used in geology or anatomy). In 99% of daily situations involving stripes or scratches, 'rayure' is the correct and most natural choice.

To enrich your French vocabulary, it is helpful to look at words that occupy the same semantic space as rayure. Depending on the context, you might choose a more specific term to sound more like a native. For decorative patterns, 'zébrures' is a fantastic alternative. While it literally refers to a zebra's stripes, it is used metaphorically to describe any pattern of irregular, wavy stripes, such as lightning across the sky or marks on a grilled steak.

Rayure vs. Zébrure: 'Rayure' is usually straight and regular; 'zébrure' is often irregular or more dramatic.

Le ciel était parcouru de zébrures de foudre.

If you are talking about a scratch that is more of a deep gouge or a scar, 'balafre' is the word. A 'balafre' is a large, often disfiguring mark, usually on the face or a surface that has been severely damaged. It carries a much heavier, more dramatic weight than a simple 'rayure'. For very light, superficial marks, 'éraflure' is perfect. An 'éraflure' is a slight graze or scuff, the kind you might get on your knee if you trip, or a barely visible mark on a car's paint.

Ce n'est qu'une petite éraflure, ne t'inquiète pas.

Rayure vs. Éraflure: 'Rayure' implies a line cut into the surface; 'éraflure' is a surface graze.

L'accident a laissé une énorme balafre sur le côté du bus.

Il préfère les rayures horizontales pour ses rideaux.

Synonym Summary: Pattern: Zébrure, Strie. Damage: Éraflure, Balafre, Griffure.

Les rayures de la nappe sont assorties aux serviettes.

Finally, in a more abstract sense, 'sillon' (furrow) can be used for deep lines, like those in a plowed field or deep wrinkles on a face. While 'rayure' is generally used for flat surfaces, 'sillon' implies depth. By understanding these nuances, you can describe the world around you with much greater precision and flair, moving beyond the basic 'rayure' when the situation calls for something more descriptive.

How Formal Is It?

रोचक तथ्य

The word 'rayure' shares the same ancestor as the English word 'radius' and 'radio', all going back to the concept of a straight line emanating from a center.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /ʁɛ.jyʁ/

US /ʁɛ.jyʁ/

French words generally have equal stress on all syllables, with a slight emphasis on the final syllable 'yure'.

तुकबंदी

Culture Nature Peinture Voiture Coupure Morsure Serrure Allure

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing 'ay' like 'eye'. It should be 'eh'.
Pronouncing 'u' like 'oo' (as in food). It should be a fronted 'u'.
Making the 'r' too harsh or like an English 'r'.
Forgetting that the final 'e' is silent.
Confusing the pronunciation with 'raie' (which is just one syllable).

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 2/5

Easy to recognize in context, especially with visual cues of patterns or damage.

लिखना 3/5

Requires remembering the feminine gender and the dual meaning.

बोलना 3/5

The 'u' sound can be tricky for English speakers to pronounce correctly.

श्रवण 2/5

Distinctive sound, unlikely to be confused with many other common words.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

Couleur Ligne Vêtement Voiture Faire

आगे सीखें

Carrosserie Tissu Éraflure Motif Zèbre

उन्नत

Tribologie Sémiotique Balistique Interférence Spectroscopie

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Adjective Agreement

Des rayures (fem. pl.) bleues (fem. pl.).

Preposition 'à' for patterns

Un pull à rayures.

Nouns ending in '-ure'

Almost always feminine (la rayure, la voiture).

Plural of compound nouns

Des tissus milleraies (stays invariable).

Position of adjectives

Une petite (before) rayure profonde (after).

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

Ma chemise a des rayures bleues.

My shirt has blue stripes.

Plural feminine adjective 'bleues' matches 'rayures'.

Le zèbre a des rayures noires.

The zebra has black stripes.

'Noires' is feminine plural.

J'aime les rayures rouges.

I like red stripes.

Definite article 'les' for general preference.

C'est un chat à rayures.

It is a striped cat.

Using 'à' to describe a feature.

Elle porte une robe à rayures.

She is wearing a striped dress.

Common structure for clothing patterns.

Les rayures sont horizontales.

The stripes are horizontal.

Adjective 'horizontales' matches 'rayures'.

Regarde la rayure sur le papier.

Look at the stripe on the paper.

Singular 'la rayure'.

Il y a des rayures sur le mur.

There are stripes on the wall.

Indefinite plural 'des'.

Il y a une rayure sur ma voiture.

There is a scratch on my car.

Here 'rayure' means scratch.

Attention à la rayure sur l'écran !

Watch out for the scratch on the screen!

Imperative 'attention à'.

Le disque a une petite rayure.

The disc has a small scratch.

Adjective 'petite' before the noun.

Je ne vois pas la rayure.

I don't see the scratch.

Negative construction 'ne... pas'.

Les rayures de ce pull sont très larges.

The stripes of this sweater are very wide.

Adjective 'larges' matches 'rayures'.

Il a fait une rayure avec ses clés.

He made a scratch with his keys.

Preposition 'avec' indicating the tool.

Ma table en bois a beaucoup de rayures.

My wooden table has a lot of scratches.

'De' after 'beaucoup'.

Les rayures verticales font paraître plus grand.

Vertical stripes make one look taller.

Subject 'les rayures' is plural.

L'expert a noté chaque rayure sur le contrat de location.

The expert noted every scratch on the rental contract.

'Chaque' is followed by a singular noun.

On peut effacer cette rayure avec un produit spécial.

We can erase this scratch with a special product.

Modal verb 'peut' + infinitive 'effacer'.

Il se répète sans cesse, c'est un vrai disque rayé.

He repeats himself constantly; he's a real broken record.

Idiomatic use of 'rayé'.

Le tissu présente des rayures alternées de soie et de coton.

The fabric features alternating stripes of silk and cotton.

Past participle 'alternées' as an adjective.

Une rayure profonde peut endommager l'écran tactile.

A deep scratch can damage the touch screen.

Adjective 'profonde' (deep) in feminine.

Les rayures du soleil passaient à travers les persiennes.

The stripes of sunlight were passing through the shutters.

Metaphorical use of 'rayures'.

Elle a choisi un papier peint à rayures discrètes.

She chose a wallpaper with subtle stripes.

Adjective 'discrètes' matches 'rayures'.

Le carrossier doit repeindre la porte à cause d'une rayure.

The bodybuilder must repaint the door because of a scratch.

Expression 'à cause de'.

La précision du tir dépend de la qualité des rayures du canon.

The accuracy of the shot depends on the quality of the barrel's rifling.

Technical sense of 'rayures' as grooves.

Ce vernis protège efficacement contre les rayures d'usage quotidien.

This varnish effectively protects against everyday scratches.

Noun 'usage' modifying 'rayures' via 'de'.

L'artiste joue sur le contraste entre aplats et rayures.

The artist plays with the contrast between flat areas and stripes.

Plural noun 'aplats' (flat colors).

Une simple rayure sur la lentille peut gâcher toute la photo.

A simple scratch on the lens can ruin the whole photo.

Subject 'une simple rayure' is the agent.

Les rayures horizontales ont tendance à élargir la silhouette.

Horizontal stripes tend to widen the silhouette.

Verb 'élargir' (to widen).

Il a fallu polir la surface pour faire disparaître la rayure.

The surface had to be polished to make the scratch disappear.

Impersonal 'il a fallu'.

La nacre présente des rayures irisées magnifiques.

Mother-of-pearl features magnificent iridescent streaks.

Adjective 'irisées' (iridescent).

On a constaté plusieurs rayures suspectes sur la serrure.

Several suspicious scratches were found on the lock.

Adjective 'suspectes' matches 'rayures'.

L'esthétique de la rayure a évolué de la marginalité à l'élégance.

The aesthetic of the stripe has evolved from marginality to elegance.

Abstract noun phrase.

La rayure sur le diamant diminuait considérablement sa valeur.

The scratch on the diamond significantly decreased its value.

Imperfect tense for a state.

L'écrivain décrit les rayures de l'ombre sur le sol de la forêt.

The writer describes the stripes of shadow on the forest floor.

Literary description.

Cette rayure est trop profonde pour être simplement polie.

This scratch is too deep to be simply polished.

Construction 'trop... pour être'.

Il y a une subtile rayure de lumière à l'horizon.

There is a subtle streak of light on the horizon.

Poetic use of 'rayure'.

Le restaurateur a comblé la rayure avec une résine spéciale.

The restorer filled the scratch with a special resin.

Past historic or compound past.

Les rayures du pyjama évoquaient pour lui l'uniforme des prisonniers.

The stripes of the pajamas evoked for him the prisoners' uniform.

Evocative literary verb 'évoquer'.

L'usure du temps a laissé des rayures indélébiles sur le marbre.

The wear of time has left indelible scratches on the marble.

Adjective 'indélébiles' (permanent).

L'analyse spectrale a révélé des rayures d'absorption caractéristiques.

Spectral analysis revealed characteristic absorption lines.

Scientific context (physics/astronomy).

L'infime rayure sur le microfilm rendait le texte illisible.

The tiny scratch on the microfilm made the text illegible.

Adjective 'infime' (tiny/minuscule).

La sémiotique de la rayure dans l'art médiéval est complexe.

The semiotics of the stripe in medieval art is complex.

Academic terminology 'sémiotique'.

On a décelé une rayure microscopique sur le processeur.

A microscopic scratch was detected on the processor.

Passive-like 'on a décelé'.

Les rayures de la pluie battaient la vitre avec fureur.

The streaks of rain beat against the window with fury.

Personification and poetic metaphor.

L'intégrité structurelle est compromise par cette rayure transversale.

The structural integrity is compromised by this transverse scratch.

Formal/Technical register.

Chaque rayure sur ce vieux bureau raconte une décennie de travail.

Every scratch on this old desk tells a decade of work.

Metonymy in literature.

L'absence de rayures sur l'objet suggère qu'il s'agit d'une contrefaçon.

The absence of scratches on the object suggests it is a counterfeit.

Logical deduction in formal French.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

Rayures verticales

Rayures horizontales

Rayure profonde

Rayure de surface

À rayures

Rayures de zèbre

Faire une rayure

Effacer une rayure

Rayures fines

Rayures multicolores

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Une chemise à rayures

— A striped shirt. This is the standard way to describe a pattern.

Il a mis une chemise à rayures pour l'entretien.

Plein de rayures

— Full of scratches. Used to describe something in poor condition.

Ce vieux CD est plein de rayures.

Sans la moindre rayure

— Without the slightest scratch. Used to emphasize perfect condition.

La voiture est revenue sans la moindre rayure.

Rayure de carrosserie

— A scratch on the car body. Common in insurance and repair contexts.

Il faut déclarer cette rayure de carrosserie.

Des rayures contrastées

— Contrasting stripes. Stripes that stand out sharply from the background.

Elle aime les rayures contrastées, comme le noir et le jaune.

Une rayure sur l'écran

— A scratch on the screen. A very common complaint for electronics.

Une rayure sur l'écran me gêne pour lire.

Rayures de tigre

— Tiger stripes. Often used in fashion or animal descriptions.

Le tissu imitait les rayures de tigre.

Rayures milleraies

— Thousand-stripe pattern. Very fine, closely spaced stripes.

C'est un velours milleraies.

Rayures tennis

— Pinstripes (literally 'tennis stripes'). Used for classic business suits.

Il porte un costume sombre à rayures tennis.

Une vilaine rayure

— A nasty scratch. Expressing annoyance at damage.

Le chat a fait une vilaine rayure sur le buffet.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

rayure vs Raie

A raie is a single natural line (hair parting) or a fish. Rayure is for patterns or damage.

rayure vs Trait

A trait is a line drawn with a pen. Rayure is a stripe on fabric or a scratch.

rayure vs Griffure

A griffure is specifically from claws. Rayure is more general or mechanical.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Être comme un disque rayé"

— To be like a broken record. To repeat the same thing over and over.

Tu me l'as déjà dit dix fois, tu es comme un disque rayé !

Informal

"Passer entre les rayures"

— To narrowly avoid trouble (literally 'pass between the stripes'). Rare but evocative.

Il a réussi à passer entre les rayures malgré ses erreurs.

Informal/Creative

"Rayure de l'âme"

— A 'scratch on the soul'. Poetic way to describe a psychological trauma.

Chaque épreuve laissait une rayure sur son âme.

Literary

"Avoir une rayure au compteur"

— To be a bit crazy or 'touched'. Similar to 'having a screw loose'.

Celui-là, il a une sacrée rayure au compteur !

Slang

"Rayures de prisonnier"

— Referring to the stereotypical striped uniform of prisoners.

Ce pyjama ressemble à des rayures de prisonnier.

Neutral

"Effacer les rayures du passé"

— To move on from past mistakes or pains.

Il cherche à effacer les rayures du passé en voyageant.

Literary

"Une rayure dans le décor"

— Something that spoils a perfect scene.

Cette antenne est une rayure dans le décor magnifique.

Descriptive

"Rayure de foudre"

— A bolt of lightning (visual description).

Une rayure de foudre a déchiré la nuit.

Literary

"Rayure de lumière"

— A beam or sliver of light.

Une rayure de lumière passait sous la porte.

Descriptive

"Changer ses rayures"

— To change one's nature (often used with zebras: 'a zebra can't change its stripes').

On ne peut pas demander à un zèbre de changer ses rayures.

Metaphorical

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rayure vs Raie

Similar sound and both mean 'line'.

Raie is used for hair and fish; rayure for clothes and scratches. Raie is one syllable.

Une raie dans les cheveux vs une rayure sur la chemise.

rayure vs Trait

Both translate as 'line' in some contexts.

Trait is intentional drawing; rayure is a pattern or accidental mark.

Tirer un trait à la règle vs porter des rayures.

rayure vs Strie

Synonyms in technical contexts.

Strie is scientific/technical; rayure is everyday language.

Stries musculaires vs rayures de zèbre.

rayure vs Éraflure

Both mean 'scratch'.

Éraflure is very light/superficial; rayure can be deep.

Une éraflure sur le genou vs une rayure sur la portière.

rayure vs Sillon

Both are linear marks.

Sillon implies a deep groove or furrow; rayure is usually on a flat surface.

Un sillon dans le champ vs une rayure sur le disque.

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

C'est [article] rayure [color].

C'est une rayure noire.

[Noun] à rayures.

Un chat à rayures.

Il y a une rayure sur [object].

Il y a une rayure sur ma table.

[Subject] a fait une rayure.

J'ai fait une rayure.

Être comme un disque rayé.

Tu es comme un disque rayé.

Effacer une rayure avec [tool].

J'efface la rayure avec du polish.

[Subject] présente des rayures [adjective].

La pierre présente des rayures horizontales.

La rayure [verb] la valeur de [object].

La rayure diminue la valeur du bijou.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

Rayer (the act of making a line/scratch - though usually a verb)

Rayonnage (shelving/racking)

Rayon (ray/beam/radius)

क्रिया

Rayer (to stripe, to scratch, to cross out)

Enrayer (to jam - like a gun or a process)

Dérayer (to remove scratches - rare)

विशेषण

Rayé (striped, scratched)

Rayonnant (radiant - related root)

Milleraies (thousand-striped)

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Common in daily life, especially in shopping and maintenance.

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Un rayure → Une rayure
'Rayure' is a feminine noun. Beginners often default to masculine for words they aren't sure about.
Des rayures bleus → Des rayures bleues
Adjectives must agree with the feminine plural noun 'rayures'.
Ma raie de chemise → Ma rayure de chemise
'Raie' is for hair partings; 'rayure' is for fabric patterns.
J'ai fait une rayure sur ma main. → J'ai une écorchure/griffure sur la main.
'Rayure' is usually for objects. For skin, use words like 'écorchure' or 'griffure'.
Un pull avec des rayures → Un pull à rayures
While 'avec' is understood, 'à rayures' is the standard idiomatic way to describe patterns.

सुझाव

Gender Consistency

Always remember 'la rayure'. Practice saying 'une petite rayure' to lock in the feminine gender with the adjective.

Fashion Fix

When shopping, use 'à rayures' for any striped pattern. It's the most natural way to ask for striped clothes.

The 'U' Sound

The second syllable 'yure' is the hardest. Focus on the transition from 'y' to the French 'u'. Don't let it become an English 'oo'.

Car Rentals

In France, 'rayure' is a key word for car rentals. Always check the 'état des lieux' for any existing 'rayures' before driving off.

Broken Records

Use 'disque rayé' in casual conversation to describe repetitive people. It's a very common and well-understood idiom.

Visualizing

Imagine a 'Ray' (like a sun ray) making a line. This helps connect the word to its meaning of a linear mark.

Descriptive Adjectives

Pair 'rayure' with 'verticale' or 'horizontale' to add detail to your descriptions. Remember they must be feminine.

Silent S

In 'les rayures', the 's' is silent. Listen for the 'lay' sound of 'les' to know it's plural.

Rayure vs Raie

Memorize 'raie = hair' and 'rayure = shirt'. This prevents the most common confusion between these two similar words.

Screen Protection

When buying a phone case, look for 'anti-rayures' (scratch-resistant). It's a common marketing term in France.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of a 'Ray' of light that is so sharp it 'Rays' (scratches) the surface, or a 'Ray' of light that creates a 'Stripe' of color.

दृश्य संबंध

Visualize a zebra (striped) getting a scratch (rayure) from a thorn. Both are 'rayures'.

Word Web

Zèbre Chemise Voiture Écran Ligne Marinière Verre Peinture

चैलेंज

Try to find three things in your room that have 'rayures' (stripes) and one thing that has a 'rayure' (scratch). Describe them in French.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Derived from the Old French verb 'rayer', which comes from the Latin 'radiare', meaning 'to emit rays' or 'to shine'.

मूल अर्थ: The original sense was related to a 'ray' of light, which is a straight line. Over time, it evolved to describe any straight line or mark.

Indo-European > Italic > Romance > French.

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

No major sensitivities, but be aware that 'rayures' in a prison context can be a sensitive historical reference.

English speakers often struggle because they need two words ('stripe' and 'scratch') where French uses one. This can lead to hesitation when choosing the word in context.

The 'Marinière' shirt (Coco Chanel/Jean Paul Gaultier). Michel Pastoureau's book 'L'Étoffe du diable' (The Devil's Cloth) about the history of stripes. The zebra characters in French children's books like 'Zou'.

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

Fashion and Clothing

Une chemise à rayures
Rayures verticales
Rayures horizontales
Tissu à rayures

Automotive/Damage

Une rayure sur la porte
Faire une rayure
Effacer une rayure
Rayure profonde

Electronics

Rayure sur l'écran
Protection anti-rayures
Verre rayé
Petite rayure

Animals/Nature

Rayures de zèbre
Rayures de tigre
Poisson à rayures
Pelage à rayures

Home/Furniture

Rayure sur le parquet
Table rayée
Rayures de surface
Vernis anti-rayures

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Est-ce que tu préfères les vêtements unis ou à rayures ?"

"Comment peut-on enlever une rayure sur un écran de téléphone ?"

"Pourquoi les zèbres ont-ils des rayures à ton avis ?"

"As-tu déjà fait une rayure sur une voiture de location ?"

"Est-ce que les rayures verticales te vont bien ?"

डायरी विषय

Décrivez votre vêtement à rayures préféré. Pourquoi l'aimez-vous ?

Racontez une fois où vous avez découvert une rayure sur un objet que vous aimiez.

Imaginez un animal imaginaire avec des rayures étranges. Décrivez-le.

Pensez-vous que les rayures sont à la mode cette année ? Pourquoi ?

Écrivez une courte histoire sur un disque rayé qui change la vie de quelqu'un.

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

Yes, 'rayure' is a feminine noun. You should always use feminine articles (la, une) and ensure adjectives agree in the feminine form (e.g., une rayure bleue).

While both mean 'line', 'raie' is used for a hair parting, a line on a map, or the fish (ray). 'Rayure' is used for stripes on fabric, animal markings, and scratches on surfaces.

The most common way is to use the phrase 'à rayures' after the noun. For example, 'une chemise à rayures' (a striped shirt). You can also use the adjective 'rayé'.

Usually, we use 'écorchure' or 'griffure' (if by a cat) for people. 'Rayure' is typically reserved for inanimate objects like cars, screens, or furniture.

No, in sports, 'to scratch' (withdraw) is 'déclarer forfait' or 'se retirer'. 'Rayure' only refers to the physical mark.

Yes, specifically 'rayures tennis' or 'fines rayures' is used to describe the pinstripes on a suit.

It is the French 'u' sound. Place your tongue as if saying 'ee' but round your lips as if saying 'oo'. It's a tight, high-front vowel.

No, a line of text is 'une ligne'. If you cross out a line, you 'rayez' the line, but the mark itself isn't usually called a 'rayure' in that context.

Literally a 'scratched record'. Idiomatically, it refers to someone who keeps repeating the same thing over and over, like a needle skipping on a scratch.

A 'zébrure' is a type of 'rayure'. It specifically refers to the irregular, wavy stripes like those of a zebra or lightning. 'Rayure' is more general.

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