papier noun. [papje] M18.
[French: see PAPER noun & adjective.]
The French for 'paper', occurring in various phrases used in English

■ papier collé [kɔle], pl. -s -s (pronounced same), [= stuck, glued] a collage made from paper; the use of paper for collage: M20.

■ papier déchiré [deʃire], pl. -s -s (pronounced same), [= torn] paper torn haphazardly for use in collage; a collage made of such paper: M20. PAPIER MâCHé.

■ papier poudré [pudre], pl. -s -s (pronounced same), [= powdered] a paper impregnated with face-powder E20.

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