mouler

mould

verb moo-LEH Rare

Also means

hug closely

Usage Note

Mouler means to shape something in a mould (mouler du béton — to cast concrete) but also, informally, to cling tightly to a shape — clothes that moulent the body. The past participle moulé is used adjectivally for well-cast or tight-fitting items. The noun moule (mould / mussel) is an important homograph to distinguish in context.

Examples

"Elle porte une robe qui moule parfaitement sa silhouette."

Natural Translation

She is wearing a dress that hugs her figure perfectly.

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