tailler

Senses

1. 1.

   to cut, to trim

   to shape or reduce by cutting with scissors or a blade

2. 2.

   to carve

   to cut into a specific form or design

3. 3.

   to cut out, to fashion

   to create or prepare by cutting

4. 4.

   to be a good fit

   (figuratively) to be suited for a task or role

Examples

• "Il faut tailler les haies avant l'hiver."

  You need to trim the hedges before winter.

• "Elle taille le diamant avec précision."

  She carves the diamond with precision.

• "Ce projet est taillé sur mesure pour toi."

  This project is tailor-made for you.

Usage

Common in gardening (tailler des branches, tailler une haie) and craftsmanship contexts. Also used figuratively in expressions like "être taillé pour" (to be cut out for). Regular -er verb conjugation.