patchs
The English word "patches" translates to French as patchs.
This phrase refers to small pieces of fabric used to mend holes or reinforce worn areas of clothing.
Did you know?
- While patchs is used for software, the more traditional term for a fabric patch, pièce, is a linguistic chameleon that can also mean a 'room' in a house or a 'coin' in your pocket.
- The term patch in French is also widely used in medicine to describe a 'transdermal patch' used for delivering medication through the skin.
- In French fashion and street style, patchs often refers specifically to decorative embroidered emblems rather than functional repairs.
Examples in context
- J'ai utilisé des rustines pour réparer ma chambre à air.I used patches to repair my inner tube
- Il a cousu des patchs sur son jean.He sewed patches onto his jeans.
Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are looking at some old clothes.
- ChloéRegarde mon vieux manteau, il a besoin de patchs.Look at my old coat, it needs patches.
- HugoC'est vrai, on peut en coudre ensemble.That's true, we can sew some together.
- ChloéTu as des patchs en cuir chez toi ?Do you have any leather patches at home?
- HugoOui, je vais chercher ma boîte de couture.Yes, I will go get my sewing kit.
