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ficelle

ficelle

9.9
A thin string used to tie packages and food
  • noun
  • /fɪˈsɛl/
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  • The chef used ficelle to hold the stuffed chicken together while it roasted.

Examples

  • She tied the parcel securely with a length of ficelle before sending it by post.

  • He wrapped the newspapers with ficelle before placing them in the recycling bin.

  • I need a ficelle to tie this package.

  • The baker uses ficelles to bundle the bread.

  • She tied the parcel securely with a length of ficelle before sending it by post.

  • The chef used ficelle to hold the stuffed chicken together while it roasted.

  • He wrapped the newspapers with ficelle before placing them in the recycling bin.

Synonyms

string
vsficelle
222 1.0

A thin cord used to tie or fasten things

is mainly used for packaging or cooking rather than general tying
cord
vsficelle
176 1.0

A thin, flexible length of twisted fibers used for tying things

is thinner and lighter, often used for food and small packages
tie
vsficelle
107 1.0

A piece of string or ribbon used to fasten things together

is thin thread mainly for packaging and cooking rather than general fastening
twine
vsficelle
28 3.2

A thin strong string used for tying things

is thinner and used especially in cooking and simple packaging

How Thick

rope
614 1.0
twine
28 3.2
ficelle
9.9
string
222 1.0
thread
80 1.0

Surface Forms

ficelle singular
ficelles plural

Etymology

The word ficelle comes from French and literally means 'little string'. That is why the same word is used for thin twine or string used to tie parcels and cook poultry, since you use a small string to fasten things.