See also: plie

English edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from French plié. Doublet of plicate.

Noun edit

plié (plural pliés)

  1. (ballet) A smooth and continuous bending of the knees

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Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /pli.je/
  • (file)

Participle edit

plié (feminine pliée, masculine plural pliés, feminine plural pliées)

  1. past participle of plier

Adjective edit

plié (feminine pliée, masculine plural pliés, feminine plural pliées)

  1. (informal) in stitches
    Synonym: mort de rire

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Noun edit

plié m (invariable)

  1. plié

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Etymology edit

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.) Compare French pli.

Noun edit

plié m (plural pliés)

  1. (Jersey, sewing) pleat