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How to pronounce faille

American English pronunciation

FYL

IPA
/ˈfaɪl/
Syllables
FYL (1 syllable)

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What faille means

noun

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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