How to pronounce faille
American English pronunciation
FYL
- IPA
- /ˈfaɪl/
- Syllables
- FYL (1 syllable)
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What faille means
A soft cloth with fine ribs running across it
In a sentence: Her party dress was made of shiny blue faille that rustled when she walked.
Where it comes from: It was borrowed from French, but no one is sure where the French word came from.
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