ligne

[US]/liːn/
[UK]/liːn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a unit of measurement equal to 1/12 of a French inch (approximately 2.26 mm), used especially for measuring buttons, ribbons, and other small items; a line, stripe, or stroke; in fashion, a particular style or design line
Word Forms
Plurallignes

Example Sentences

the company established a new ligne directe for customer service.

the artist drew a clean ligne d'horizon across the canvas.

military forces defended the première ligne against the invasion.

the bank approved a substantial ligne de crédit for the startup.

designers launched an elegant ligne de vêtements for the fall season.

the treaty defined a clear ligne de démarcation between the two countries.

passengers can now take the new ligne de bus that connects the suburbs.

the politician maintained a consistent ligne de conduite throughout her career.

the philosopher presented an interesting ligne de pensée in his latest book.

the manufacturer expanded its successful ligne de produits to include electronics.

engineers installed fiber optic cables to improve the ligne téléphonique.

the architect incorporated decorative elements along the ligne of the building façade.

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