Meaning of "paduasoy" in English

Paduasoy is a historical term referring to a type of rich, heavy silk fabric. Originally, this fabric was woven with a ribbed or corded texture, often used for making luxurious dresses and garments in the 17th and 18th centuries. The name "paduasoy" is believed to have been derived from the city of Padua in Italy, where such silk was produced. It was highly valued for its durability and opulent appearance, often associated with high society and ceremonial attire.

Meaning of "paduasoy" in French

Paduasoy est un terme historique se référant à un type de tissu en soie riche et lourd. À l'origine, ce tissu était tissé avec une texture côtelée, souvent utilisé pour confectionner des robes et vêtements luxueux aux XVIIe et XVIIIe siècles. Le nom "paduasoy" proviendrait de la ville de Padoue en Italie, où cette soie était fabriquée. Elle était très prisée pour sa durabilité et son apparence opulente, souvent associée à la haute société et aux tenues de cérémonie.

Pronunciation of "paduasoy" in English

Phonetic Transcription: [ˈpædjuəˌsɔɪ].

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation does not typically vary widely across different English-speaking regions, though slight differences in accent may occur, such as a softer 'd' in some dialects.

Pronunciation of "paduasoy" in French

Phonetic Transcription: [padwaswa].

Pronunciation Variations: In French, the pronunciation remains fairly consistent due to the fixed nature of French phonetics, with minimal regional variation.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

  1. She wore a beautiful gown made of paduasoy. (Elle portait une belle robe en paduasoy.)
  2. The museum displayed a piece of paduasoy fabric from the 18th century. (Le musée exposait un morceau de tissu paduasoy du XVIIIe siècle.)
  3. Paduasoy was a preferred fabric for aristocratic fashion. (Le paduasoy était un tissu prisé pour la mode aristocratique.)
  4. The paduasoy drapes added elegance to the room. (Les rideaux en paduasoy ajoutaient de l'élégance à la pièce.)
  5. Her wedding dress was custom-made in paduasoy. (Sa robe de mariée était faite sur mesure en paduasoy.)
  6. Paduasoy manufacturing was an intricate process. (La fabrication du paduasoy était un processus complexe.)
  7. The texture of paduasoy is appreciated even today. (La texture du paduasoy est encore appréciée aujourd'hui.)
  8. Historical novels often describe characters wearing paduasoy. (Les romans historiques décrivent souvent des personnages portant du paduasoy.)
  9. The richness of paduasoy fabric made it a luxury item. (La richesse du tissu paduasoy en faisait un article de luxe.)
  10. Tailors once specialized in crafting garments from paduasoy. (Les tailleurs se spécialisaient autrefois dans la confection de vêtements en paduasoy.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "paduasoy" in English

Synonyms: brocade, damask, silk, taffeta, satin.

Antonyms: burlap, canvas, denim, linen, muslin.

Similar Words: velvet, moiré, crepe, georgette, tulle.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "paduasoy" in French

Synonyms: brocart, damas, soie, taffetas, satin.

Antonyms: toile, denim, lin, coton, mousseline.

Similar Words: velours, moiré, crêpe, georgette, tulle.

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