papier collé

noun

pa·​pier col·​lé ˌpä-ˌpyā-(ˌ)kȯ-ˈlā How to pronounce papier collé (audio)
ˌpa-
plural papiers collés ˌpä-ˌpyā-(ˌ)kȯ-ˈlā(z) How to pronounce papier collé (audio)
ˌpa-

Word History

Etymology

French, glued paper

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of papier collé was in 1935

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Cite this Entry

“Papier collé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/papier%20coll%C3%A9. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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