Fries

derNoun

frieze (architecture); baize (fabric)

English translations

  1. 01

    fries

  2. 02

    potato chips

Word details

German meaning
Ein Fries ist ein waagerechtes, oft verziertes Band an einer Wand oder einem Möbelstück, das dekorative Elemente enthält.
English meaning
A frieze is a horizontal, often decorated band on a wall or piece of furniture that contains decorative elements.
Synonym
Zierstreifen
German example
Der Fries an der Wand des alten Schlosses zeigte kunstvolle Reliefs.
English example
The frieze on the wall of the old castle displayed elaborate reliefs.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Fries
Plural Form
die Friese

Example sentences with “Fries”

  1. Der Fries an der Wand ist wunderschön. (The frieze on the wall is beautiful.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the gender of Fries?

It is masculine: 'der Fries'.