No. 4,911 in French
satin
A smooth, glossy fabric typically made from silk or synthetic fibers.
In a sentence
Le tissu en satin est très doux au toucher.
Satin fabric is very soft to the touch.
The word 'satin' here refers to the textile made from a weave that produces a glossy surface.
Elle portait une robe de satin lors de la soirée.
She wore a satin dress at the evening event.
In this usage, 'satin' describes the material of the dress.
Le fini satin de cette peinture donne un aspect luxueux aux murs.
The satin finish of this paint gives a luxurious look to the walls.
Here, 'satin' is used to describe the finish type of a paint, highlighting its smooth texture.
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