What does lin in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word lin in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use lin in French.

The word lin in French means flax, linen, linseed, flax seed, linseed oil, linen. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word lin

flax

nom masculin (végétal) (plant)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a du lin bleu et du lin rouge.
There is blue flax and red flax.

linen

nom masculin (fibre textile) (textiles)

Les chemises en lin sont très agréables.
Linen shirts are very nice.

linseed, flax seed

nom féminin (fibres solubles du lin) (crop)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Les graines de lin sont très appréciées pour leur apport en oméga3.

linseed oil

nom féminin (huile de graines de lin)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
L'huile de lin est aussi utilisée pour protéger le bois.

linen

nom féminin (tissu) (fabric)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La toile de lin est obtenue à partir de tiges de lin.

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