Faille: meaning, definitions and examples

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faille

 

[ feɪl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

material defect

Faille is a type of woven fabric, typically made of silk or a silk blend, characterized by its fine ribbed texture. The fabric is known for its durability and subtle sheen, making it popular in clothing, especially for dresses and evening wear. Faille can also refer to a fault or defect in material, indicating a shortcoming or imperfection in quality. The texture allows for elegant drapes and adds a luxurious feel to garments.

Synonyms

fabric, material, textile

Examples of usage

  • She wore a beautiful faille gown to the gala.
  • The designer preferred faille for its structured silhouette.
  • They discovered a faille in the upholstery fabric.
  • The faille fabric was perfect for the evening dress.

Translations

Translations of the word "faille" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falha

🇮🇳 कमज़ोरी

🇩🇪 Fehler

🇮🇩 kegagalan

🇺🇦 помилка

🇵🇱 błąd

🇯🇵 失敗

🇫🇷 échec

🇪🇸 fallo

🇹🇷 hata

🇰🇷 실패

🇸🇦 فشل

🇨🇿 chyba

🇸🇰 chyba

🇨🇳 失败

🇸🇮 napaka

🇮🇸 mistök

🇰🇿 қате

🇬🇪 შეცდომა

🇦🇿 xəta

🇲🇽 error

Word origin

The word 'faille' derives from the French term 'faille', which refers to the fabric's characteristic ribbed structure. This term itself is developed from the Old French word 'faile', meaning 'to fail' or 'to lack', reflecting the fabric's unique texture and feel. It has been used in the context of textiles since at least the 18th century, where it originally described a particular cloth made of silk. As the textile industry evolved, 'faille' became associated more specifically with various types of woven fabrics that include ribbed patterns, thus developing its current meanings in fashion and material usage.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,540, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.