French dictionary
fil/fis/
noun · A2 · Frequency 1226
nounmasculine
Meanings
yarn, thread, wire
Refers to various thin, elongated thread-like materials, including yarn and wire.
grain (of wood etc.)
Refers to the pattern or texture on the surface of wood or other materials.
edge (of blade, razor etc.)
Refers to the sharp edge of a blade, razor, etc.
Examples
Les couturières ont rangé les fils de couleur dans une boîte.
The seamstresses put the colored threads in a box.
Les fils du chêne apparaissent clairement après le ponçage.
The grain of the oak becomes clearly visible after sanding.
Les fils des lames doivent rester parfaitement tranchants.
The edges of the blades must remain perfectly sharp.