tuyau
French → English
(technical) Pipe: a hollow cylinder or tube used to convey liquids, gases, or other substances.
Le plombier a dû remplacer le tuyau d'évacuation car il fuyait sous l'évier.
(English) The plumber had to replace the drain pipe because it was leaking under the sink.
Utilisez le tuyau d'arrosage pour mouiller les fleurs pendant la sécheresse.
(English) Use the garden hose to water the flowers during the drought.
(informal) Inside tip: a piece of secret or exclusive information given to someone.
Il m'a donné un bon tuyau sur le gagnant de la course de chevaux.
(English) He gave me a good tip on the winner of the horse race.
J'ai eu un tuyau sur le prochain sujet de l'examen de mathématiques.
(English) I got an inside tip about the next topic of the math exam.
(fashion) Pleat: a large cylindrical fold made in fabric, lace, or a garment accessory.
Elle porte une coiffe traditionnelle ornée de grands tuyaux de dentelle.
(English) She is wearing a traditional headdress decorated with large lace pleats.
Le repassage de ces tuyaux de mousseline demande beaucoup de patience.
(English) Ironing these muslin pleats requires a lot of patience.
Entry ID: fr:en:tuyau · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary