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L'ourlet
The finished edge of a piece of clothing. Note the elision with the article (L'ourlet) because it starts with a vowel.
Examples in context
Je dois faire l'ourlet de ce nouveau pantalon.
I need to hem these new pants.
L'ourlet est cousu à la main avec soin.
The hem is carefully sewn by hand.
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