IELTS Académique (Band 8 et Plus) - Textures

easily breaking into small pieces when pressed

friable

having a texture that easily breaks into small, thin layers or pieces

en forme de flocon

having a soft and pulpy texture, often lacking firmness

pâteux

having a texture that is soft, moist, and containing small pieces of material

texture pulpeuse

having a soft, flexible, and elastic texture

caoutchouteux

having a surface or structure that is shaped with parallel grooves, ridges, or folds, often used for added strength or flexibility

sensationnel

having uneven or irregular surface or texture, often with noticeable bumps or irregularities

texture dure et inégale

not flexible or easily bent

texture rigide

having a soft, sticky, and semi-fluid consistency

collant

having a smooth, glossy, and luxurious texture

texture lisse et brillante

(of hair) not flexible and stiff like a wire

rêche

having rough, uneven, and sharp points or edges

pointu et déchiqueté

easily bent, shaped, or manipulated without breaking or cracking

pliable ou flexible

easily broken, cracked, or shattered due to the lack of flexibility and resilience

cassable

containing small, coarse particles, often resulting in a rough or sandy feel

quelque chose qui est composé de petites particules

having a smooth or shiny surface

lisse et brillant

having one or more long, narrow, and usually parallel channels, furrows, or ridges

rainuré

capable of being hammered, pressed, or manipulated into different forms without cracking or breaking

malléable

having a texture that feels sharp, spiky, or rough to the touch

texture pointue et épineuse

(of a texture or surface) having visible grains or large particles

inégal et ayant de grosses particules

(of a surface) having small, hollow indentations or depressions

dénoyauté

having a slippery, wet, and often unpleasant texture

visqueux

having a soft and compressible texture

texture douce

light, thin, and sheer in texture, often describing fabrics or materials that allow some light to pass through

fin et transparent

delicate, light, and thin in appearance

très fin et transparent

extremely delicate, light, as if it belongs to a heavenly realm

aérien