cloth

tissu, étoffe

Matière faite de fils ou de fibres, utilisée pour les vêtements, les couvertures et d’autres objets.

En anglais simple : Material made from threads or fibres, used for clothes, covers, and other things.

• This bag is made of cloth.
• She bought enough cloth to make a dress.
• Soft cotton cloth feels pleasant against the skin.

Synonymes : fabric, material, textile

Expressions courantes : cotton cloth, piece of cloth, woven cloth, woollen cloth

chiffon, linge

Morceau de tissu doux servant à nettoyer, à sécher ou à couvrir quelque chose.

En anglais simple : A piece of soft material used for cleaning, drying, or covering something.

• Wipe the table with a cloth.
• She covered the bread with a clean cloth.
• Wash these dirty cloths before using them again.

Synonymes : rag

Expressions courantes : damp cloth, cleaning cloth, wipe with cloth

clergé

Ensemble des prêtres et des autres personnes exerçant des fonctions religieuses.

En anglais simple : The people who work as priests or other religious leaders.

• He was a man of the cloth.
• As a member of the cloth, she led Sunday services.
• The village showed great respect for men of the cloth.

Comment l'utiliser : a man of the cloth (Her uncle was a quiet man of the cloth.)

Synonymes : clergy, priesthood

Expressions courantes : the cloth, of the cloth