ply

US /plaɪ/
UK /plaɪ/
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exercer, manier

work with (a tool, especially one requiring skill)

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He continued to ply his trade as a carpenter.
Il a continué à exercer son métier de charpentier.
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The weaver began to ply her shuttle.
La tisserande commença à manier sa navette.
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fournir, gâter

regularly supply (someone) with something

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The barman continued to ply him with drinks.
Le barman a continué à le fournir en boissons.
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She would ply her guests with food and wine.
Elle gâterait ses invités avec de la nourriture et du vin.
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faire la navette, parcourir

(of a boat or vehicle) travel regularly over a route, typically for commercial purposes

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Ferries ply between the islands.
Les ferries font la navette entre les îles.
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Buses ply the main roads of the city.
Les bus parcourent les routes principales de la ville.
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pli, brin

a thickness or layer of a folded or laminated material

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The wood was made of three plies.
Le bois était composé de trois plis.
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This rope has a two-ply construction.
Cette corde a une construction à deux brins.
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