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plastique

plastic

noun adjective plahs-TEEK Less Common
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Origin: Greek plastikos (moldable)

Also means

explosive (material)

Usage Note

Plastique as a noun is usually masculine (le plastique), referring to plastic material. As an adjective it means 'plastic' or 'malleable'. It also has a specialized sense as a type of plastic explosive, which explains its occasional appearance in crime or military contexts. The phrase chirurgie plastique means 'plastic surgery'.

Examples

"Ce sac est en plastique."

Natural Translation

This bag is made of plastic.

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