fringe
die Franse, die Fransen
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fringe
A single hanging thread or narrow strip along the edge of a textile or upholstered piece of furniture, such as a curtain, scarf, or armchair.
Am Vorhang hatte sich eine Franse gelöst und hing lose herunter.
A strand of fringe on the curtain had come loose and was hanging down.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Fransen |
| genitive | der Franse |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Franse | die Fransen |
| accusative | die Franse | die Fransen |
| dative | der Franse | den Fransen |
| genitive | der Franse | der Fransen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Franse' (a strand of fringe) is often used with verbs related to textile work: a strand of fringe can be sewn on, attached, cut off, or damaged.
Die Schneiderin nähte goldene Fransen an den Stoff.
The seamstress sewed gold fringe onto the fabric.
Beim Umzug wurde eine Franse des Sessels beschädigt.
A strand of fringe on the armchair was damaged during the move.
When a strand of fringe belongs to an object, that object is often introduced with 'an' (on) followed by the dative: 'an einem Vorhang' (on a curtain), 'an einer Decke' (on a blanket), or 'an einem Kleidungsstück' (on an item of clothing).
An der Tischdecke hing eine lange Franse herunter.
A long strand of fringe was hanging down from the tablecloth.
When talking about decorative textiles, 'Franse' (a strand of fringe) is usually used in the plural, because many strands together form the border. Typical contexts include curtains, blankets, cushions, upholstered furniture, and clothing.
Die Fransen an dem Samtkissen passten gut zur Einrichtung.
The fringe on the velvet cushion went well with the decor.
