B2 adjective Neutre

fiber

/ˈfaɪbər/

A thread-like structure or substance found in plants, animals, or minerals, used to make textiles or supporting biological tissue. In nutrition, it refers to the indigestible part of plant foods that is essential for healthy digestion and preventing disease.

Exemples

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I try to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables to make sure I get enough dietary fiber.

I try to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables to make sure I get enough dietary fiber.

2

The architectural integrity of the structure depends on the high-tensile carbon fiber reinforcements.

The architectural integrity of the structure depends on the high-tensile carbon fiber reinforcements.

3

This old sweater is leaving little bits of fiber all over my shirt.

This old sweater is leaving little bits of fiber all over my shirt.

Famille de mots

Nom
fiber
Verb
fibrillate
Adverbe
null
Adjectif
fibrous
Apparenté
fibrillation
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'fine fiber'—both words start with 'fi' and fibers are often very fine, thin threads.

Quiz rapide

Doctors recommend a diet high in ___ to improve digestive health.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : fiber

Exemples

1

I try to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables to make sure I get enough dietary fiber.

everyday

I try to eat a lot of fruit and vegetables to make sure I get enough dietary fiber.

2

The architectural integrity of the structure depends on the high-tensile carbon fiber reinforcements.

formal

The architectural integrity of the structure depends on the high-tensile carbon fiber reinforcements.

3

This old sweater is leaving little bits of fiber all over my shirt.

informal

This old sweater is leaving little bits of fiber all over my shirt.

4

Researchers found that a high-fiber intake is inversely correlated with the risk of cardiovascular disease.

academic

Researchers found that a high-fiber intake is inversely correlated with the risk of cardiovascular disease.

5

We are upgrading the entire office building with fiber-optic cables for faster internet speeds.

business

We are upgrading the entire office building with fiber-optic cables for faster internet speeds.

Famille de mots

Nom
fiber
Verb
fibrillate
Adverbe
null
Adjectif
fibrous
Apparenté
fibrillation

Collocations courantes

dietary fiber dietary fiber
fiber optics fiber optics
muscle fiber muscle fiber
synthetic fiber synthetic fiber
moral fiber moral fiber

Phrases Courantes

moral fiber

strength of character

fiber-rich

containing a lot of fiber

optical fiber

a thin glass thread used for transmitting light

Souvent confondu avec

fiber vs fibre

This is simply the British English spelling of the same word.

fiber vs fabric

Fabric is the finished cloth, whereas fiber is the individual thread that makes it up.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'fiber' when discussing nutrition (roughage) or technology (fiber optics). Note that in US English it is 'fiber', while in UK English it is 'fibre'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often treat 'fiber' as a countable noun when referring to nutrition; however, in a dietary context, it is usually uncountable.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'fine fiber'—both words start with 'fi' and fibers are often very fine, thin threads.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Latin 'fibra', meaning a leaf, filament, or entrail.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable when referring to food substance Countable when referring to individual strands Often used as a noun-modifier (e.g., fiber content)
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Contexte culturel

In Western health culture, 'high-fiber' diets are heavily promoted for longevity and gut health.

Quiz rapide

Doctors recommend a diet high in ___ to improve digestive health.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : fiber

Mots lis

comagnment

C1

Describes a state of shared administrative authority or joint management over a specific project, resource, or asset. It is typically used in formal or technical contexts to characterize agreements where oversight is distributed among multiple parties.

semiferous

C1

Describing a plant, organ, or biological structure that produces, bears, or carries seeds. It is a technical term used to categorize species or parts based on their reproductive capacity to generate seeds.

inmissery

C1

A formal noun describing the state of being profoundly engulfed in or trapped by extreme distress, sorrow, or wretchedness. It emphasizes the internal and seemingly inescapable nature of one's suffering within a specific situation.

anfractty

C1

To follow a winding, circuitous, or indirect course; to move in a way that involves many twists and turns. Figuratively, it refers to the act of complicating a process or narrative with unnecessary details or indirect logic.

syngestable

C1

A syngestable is a specialized synthetic substance or component designed to be integrated and processed seamlessly within a biological or chemical system. It is used in advanced pharmacology to describe a material that acts as a carrier and is completely absorbed by the host environment.

ansimilent

C1

An adjective describing the capacity or tendency of a system, organism, or culture to absorb, integrate, and incorporate external elements into its own structure. It characterizes a process where new information or substances are transformed to become similar to the existing entity.

monofigist

C1

To portray or interpret a complex situation, narrative, or system by focusing exclusively on a single central figure or symbol. It involves the reduction of a multifaceted context into a singular figurative representation for the sake of simplified analysis or artistic emphasis.

obcapible

C1

Describing something that is easily perceived, understood, or grasped by the mind or senses. It is often used in technical or analytical contexts to denote clarity and discernibility.

anprobery

C1

Relating to the act of probing or testing, typically used to describe an investigative or experimental approach to solving a problem. It characterizes a stage where evidence is sought or theories are tentatively explored before a final conclusion is reached.

semisanctship

C1

To accord a status of partial holiness or semi-sacred reverence to a person, object, or idea. It describes the act of treating something with significant respect and religious-like devotion without claiming it is fully divine.

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