roule

roll (of paper, fabric, etc.)

noun ROOL Rare

Usage Note

Roule as a standalone noun is uncommon in standard French; the more usual form is rouleau (roll, roller). In everyday use, learners are more likely to encounter rouleau de papier toilette (toilet roll) or rouleau à pâtisserie (rolling pin). The seed POS 'noun' is retained here, though the word's most common appearance is as a conjugated form of rouler ('to roll').

Examples

"Le rouleau de tissu est lourd."

Natural Translation

The roll of fabric is heavy.

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