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élastique

elastic band

noun adjective eh-lah-STEEK Rare
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Origin: Modern Latin elasticus, from Greek elastos (ductile)

Also means

rubber band

Usage Note

Élastique functions both as a noun (a rubber band or elastic) and as an adjective meaning 'elastic' or 'stretchy'. As a noun it is masculine. The phrase avoir de l'élastique is sometimes used figuratively to describe flexibility. Élasticité is the corresponding abstract noun used in physics and economics.

Examples

"Elle a attaché les feuilles avec un élastique."

Natural Translation

She fastened the sheets with a rubber band.

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