remnant

reste, vestige

Petite partie qui subsiste après que le reste a disparu, a été utilisé ou a été enlevé.

En anglais simple : A small part that remains after most of something has disappeared, been used, or been removed.

• Only a remnant of the forest survives.
• They found remnants of a meal on the table.
• Her accent is the last remnant of her childhood abroad.

Comment l'utiliser : a remnant of something (The wall is a remnant of an ancient castle.)

Synonymes : remainder, remains, trace

Expressions courantes : remnant of something, last remnant, surviving remnant

chute de tissu, coupon

Petit morceau de tissu qui reste à la fin d’un rouleau.

En anglais simple : A short piece of cloth left at the end of a roll.

• She made a bag from a fabric remnant.
• These cotton remnants are perfect for patchwork.
• Only a small remnant remained on the roll.

Synonymes : offcut, fabric scrap

Expressions courantes : fabric remnant, cotton remnant, remnant of cloth

coupon, reste de stock

Morceau restant de tissu, de moquette ou d’un matériau semblable, proposé à la vente.

En anglais simple : A leftover end piece of cloth, carpet, or similar material offered for sale.

• We bought a cheap carpet remnant.
• The shop sells remnants at half price.
• A ribbon remnant was enough to decorate the box.

Synonymes : offcut, end piece

Expressions courantes : carpet remnant, remnant sale, buy a remnant