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English
Etymology
Borrowed from French plié. Doublet of plicate.
Noun
plié (plural pliés)
- (ballet) A smooth and continuous bending of the knees
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French
Pronunciation
Participle
plié (feminine pliée, masculine plural pliés, feminine plural pliées)
- past participle of plier
Adjective
plié (feminine pliée, masculine plural pliés, feminine plural pliées)
- (informal) in stitches
- Synonym: mort de rire
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Italian
Noun
plié m (invariable)
- plié
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Norman
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Compare French pli.
Noun
plié m (plural pliés)
- (Jersey, sewing) pleat