échancrer

Senses

1. 1.

   to cut away; to notch

   to make a notch or cutout in fabric, wood, or an edge

2. 2.

   to scallop

   to create a scalloped or wavy edge, especially in sewing or dressmaking

Examples

• "La couturière a échancré le col de la robe pour un style plus moderne."

  The dressmaker cut away the neckline of the dress for a more modern style.

• "On doit échancrer les côtés de ce vêtement pour qu'il épouse mieux la silhouette."

  We must notch the sides of this garment so it fits the body better.

• "Elle a échancré les bords de la nappe avec soin."

  She carefully scalloped the edges of the tablecloth.

Usage

Primarily a sewing and tailoring term, used in formal or professional fashion/textile contexts. Often appears as "échancrer un col" (cut a neckline) or "échancrer les bords" (scallop the edges). The past participle "échancré(e)" is commonly used as an adjective to describe a garment with a notched or scalloped feature.