A1 noun Neutre #2,566 le plus courant

ribbon

/ˈrɪb.ən/

A ribbon is a long, thin strip of fabric, plastic, or paper used for decoration or tying things. It is commonly used to wrap gifts, tie hair, or mark an achievement as a prize.

Exemples

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1

She tied a beautiful silk ribbon around the birthday present.

She tied a beautiful silk strip around the birthday present.

2

The mayor will cut the ribbon to officially open the new city bridge.

The official will cut the decorative strip to officially open the new city bridge.

3

I found some old ribbon in the drawer to use for my craft project.

I found some old fabric strips in the drawer to use for my craft project.

Famille de mots

Nom
ribbon
Verb
ribbon
Adjectif
ribbon-like
Apparenté
ribbonry
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Astuce mémo

Visualize a 'Ribbon' wrapped around a 'Rib' (the bone) like a gift to remember the spelling and sound.

Quiz rapide

The girl put a yellow ____ in her hair to match her dress.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ribbon

Exemples

1

She tied a beautiful silk ribbon around the birthday present.

everyday

She tied a beautiful silk strip around the birthday present.

2

The mayor will cut the ribbon to officially open the new city bridge.

formal

The official will cut the decorative strip to officially open the new city bridge.

3

I found some old ribbon in the drawer to use for my craft project.

informal

I found some old fabric strips in the drawer to use for my craft project.

4

The data displayed on the screen resembled a thin ribbon of light.

academic

The data displayed on the screen looked like a thin strip of light.

5

Our product was awarded a blue ribbon for its innovative design.

business

Our product was awarded a first-prize strip for its innovative design.

Famille de mots

Nom
ribbon
Verb
ribbon
Adjectif
ribbon-like
Apparenté
ribbonry

Collocations courantes

silk ribbon a strip made of silk fabric
tie a ribbon to fasten a strip into a bow or knot
red ribbon a strip of red fabric often used for awareness
hair ribbon a strip used to decorate or hold hair
typewriter ribbon an inked strip used in old typing machines

Phrases Courantes

blue ribbon

the highest prize or first place in a competition

ribbon-cutting ceremony

an event to celebrate the opening of a new building

cut to ribbons

to be badly damaged or severely criticized

Souvent confondu avec

ribbon vs rib

A rib is a bone in the chest, while a ribbon is a strip of fabric.

ribbon vs robin

A robin is a type of bird, whereas a ribbon is an object for decoration.

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Notes d'usage

Use 'ribbon' when referring to decorative strips. It can also be used as a verb meaning to adorn with ribbons or to tear something into long strips.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'string' when they mean 'ribbon'. String is usually thin and functional, while ribbon is wider and usually decorative.

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Astuce mémo

Visualize a 'Ribbon' wrapped around a 'Rib' (the bone) like a gift to remember the spelling and sound.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Middle English word 'ribane', which comes from the Old French 'riban'.

Modèles grammaticaux

countable noun plural: ribbons often follows verbs like 'tie', 'cut', or 'adorn'
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Contexte culturel

In many Western cultures, a blue ribbon is the traditional symbol for winning first place in a contest or fair.

Quiz rapide

The girl put a yellow ____ in her hair to match her dress.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : ribbon

Mots lis

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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