plier
To bend something over on itself so that one part covers another; to fold.
Plier is the essential verb for making things compact by folding or bending.
30초 단어
- To fold clothes or paper neatly.
- To bend a limb like a knee or elbow.
- To comply with rules or authority figuratively.
Summary
Plier is the essential verb for making things compact by folding or bending.
- To fold clothes or paper neatly.
- To bend a limb like a knee or elbow.
- To comply with rules or authority figuratively.
Think of laundry day
The most common use for beginners is folding laundry. Remember 'plier le linge' to visualize the action.
Do not confuse with breaking
Be careful not to use 'plier' if you mean to break something. 'Plier' implies flexibility, not destruction.
Origami and French culture
The art of folding paper is known as 'origami' in French, but you will often hear people describe the process using the verb 'plier'.
예시
4 / 4Je dois plier mon t-shirt.
I have to fold my t-shirt.
Veuillez plier la feuille en deux.
Please fold the sheet in two.
Il plie sous le poids du sac.
He is bending under the weight of the bag.
Les matériaux doivent plier sans rompre.
Materials must bend without breaking.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Imagine a 'Pli-er' (Pliers) tool that helps you fold things perfectly. The word sounds like 'ply' in English, which relates to layers, making it easy to remember folding layers of cloth.
Aperçu
Le verbe 'plier' est un verbe du premier groupe (terminaison en -er) extrêmement courant dans la vie quotidienne. Il exprime l'idée de modifier la structure d'un objet souple ou rigide en le faisant se courber.
Modèles d'utilisation
'Plier' est un verbe transitif direct. On plie quelque chose (plier une chemise, plier une feuille de papier). Il peut également être utilisé de manière pronominale ('se plier') pour signifier se courber soi-même ou, au sens figuré, se soumettre à une règle ou une volonté.
Contextes courants
Dans la maison, on plie le linge propre. Au bureau ou à l'école, on plie une feuille pour la mettre dans une enveloppe. En sport ou en médecine, on parle de plier le genou ou le bras.
Comparaison
Contrairement à 'froisser' qui implique une déformation désordonnée, 'plier' implique une action nette, ordonnée et souvent répétable. 'Courber' est plus proche de l'idée d'arc ou de courbe, tandis que 'plier' suggère un angle ou un pli marqué.
사용 참고사항
Plier is a neutral verb used in all registers. It is highly frequent in daily life tasks. In a figurative sense, it is often used in the reflexive form 'se plier à' to indicate submission or adaptation.
자주 하는 실수
Beginners often confuse the conjugation of 'plier' with other verbs. Ensure you maintain the 'i' in the stem for 'nous' (nous plions) and 'vous' (vous pliez). Do not use 'plier' for objects that are meant to be destroyed or crumpled.
암기 팁
Imagine a 'Pli-er' (Pliers) tool that helps you fold things perfectly. The word sounds like 'ply' in English, which relates to layers, making it easy to remember folding layers of cloth.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'plicare', which means to fold. This root is present in many Romance languages and also influenced English words like 'pliable' or 'duplicate'.
문화적 맥락
In French households, the art of 'plier le linge' is often taught as a basic life skill. It signifies order and domestic care.
예시
Je dois plier mon t-shirt.
everydayI have to fold my t-shirt.
Veuillez plier la feuille en deux.
formalPlease fold the sheet in two.
Il plie sous le poids du sac.
informalHe is bending under the weight of the bag.
Les matériaux doivent plier sans rompre.
academicMaterials must bend without breaking.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
Être plié en quatre
To be doubled over with laughter
Plier bagage
To pack one's bags and leave
Se plier en quatre
To bend over backwards for someone
자주 혼동되는 단어
Froisser means to crumple or wrinkle something, whereas plier implies a neat, intentional fold.
Courber suggests a smooth, rounded shape like an arch, while plier usually creates a sharp crease.
문법 패턴
Think of laundry day
The most common use for beginners is folding laundry. Remember 'plier le linge' to visualize the action.
Do not confuse with breaking
Be careful not to use 'plier' if you mean to break something. 'Plier' implies flexibility, not destruction.
Origami and French culture
The art of folding paper is known as 'origami' in French, but you will often hear people describe the process using the verb 'plier'.
셀프 테스트
Complétez la phrase suivante avec la forme correcte du verbe plier.
Après la lessive, je dois ___ tous mes vêtements.
Après un verbe conjugué (dois), on utilise l'infinitif.
Choisissez la bonne définition.
Que signifie 'plier les genoux' ?
Plier les genoux est une action physique de flexion.
Remettez les mots dans l'ordre.
la / plie / il / lettre
Sujet + verbe + complément d'objet direct.
점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문Oui, 'plier' est un verbe régulier du premier groupe. Il suit la conjugaison standard des verbes en -er comme 'parler' ou 'donner'.
'Plier' est l'action de base. 'Replier' peut signifier plier à nouveau ou plier quelque chose de manière plus complète, souvent pour le ranger.
Oui, au sens figuré, 'se plier à' signifie accepter de suivre les ordres ou les désirs de quelqu'un d'autre.
On traduit 'un pli' par 'a fold' ou 'a crease'. C'est le nom dérivé du verbe 'plier'.
관련 문법 규칙
clothing 관련 단어
abîmer
A1To damage, to spoil a garment.
à carreaux
A1Checked, plaid pattern.
accessoire
A2An item that can be added to an outfit to make it more attractive or useful; accessory.
accrocher
A1To attach something to a hook or hanger; to hang up.
ajuster
B1To make small changes to fit or appearance; to adjust.
ample
A1Having plenty of room; loose-fitting, ample.
anorak
A1An anorak, a waterproof jacket with a hood.
à pois
A1Polka-dotted, having dots.
assortir
B1To combine clothes or accessories that go well together; to match.
beige
A1Of the color beige, a pale sandy fawn color.
