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cousu

sewn

adjective koo-ZU Rare
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Origin: Past participle of coudre (to sew)

Usage Note

Cousu is the past participle of coudre used as an adjective. The fixed expression cousu main ('hand-stitched') is used figuratively to mean something done with great care or obvious premeditation: c'est cousu de fil blanc ('it's sewn with white thread') means a plan is transparent and unconvincing.

Examples

"La robe est cousue à la main."

Natural Translation

The dress is hand-sewn.

Literal Translation

The dress is sewn by hand.

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