fiber
US /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
UK /ˈfaɪ.bɚ/
1.
fibre
a thread or filament from which a vegetable tissue, mineral substance, or textile is formed
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Cotton fibers are used to make fabric.
Les fibres de coton sont utilisées pour fabriquer du tissu.
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The rope was made of strong synthetic fibers.
La corde était faite de fibres synthétiques solides.
2.
fibre alimentaire, fibre
dietary material containing substances such as cellulose, lignin, and pectin, which are resistant to the action of digestive enzymes
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Eating enough fiber is important for digestive health.
Manger suffisamment de fibres est important pour la santé digestive.
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Whole grains are a good source of dietary fiber.
Les grains entiers sont une bonne source de fibres alimentaires.