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tresser

to braid, to plait

verb treh-SEH Rare

Also means

to weave, to twist

Usage Note

Tresser is used for braiding hair (tresser les cheveux) as well as weaving baskets or garlands (tresser une couronne de fleurs). The noun une tresse means a braid or plait. The expression tresser des lauriers à quelqu'un means to heap praise on someone.

Examples

"Elle tresse ses cheveux chaque matin."

Natural Translation

She braids her hair every morning.

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