uni

plain (color), unified

adjective ü-NEE Rare

Origin: Past participle of unir 'to unite', from Latin unire

Also means

united, harmonious

Usage Note

Uni describes a fabric or surface that is a single, solid color (un tissu uni) as opposed to a pattern. It also means 'united' in the sense of a close-knit group or family (une famille unie). The feminine form is unie. Do not confuse with unique ('unique, sole').

Examples

"Elle préfère les vêtements unis aux imprimés."

Natural Translation

She prefers plain clothes to patterned ones.

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