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Ruban (French noun)

Meaning:
The word ruban in French means "ribbon" in English. It refers to a long, narrow strip of fabric, often made of silk, satin, or another material, which is used for decorative purposes, tying things, or as an adornment.

Parts of the word:

• The word ruban is a simple noun without separable parts as it is not a compound.
• It originates from the Old French ruban, which itself comes via Old Venetian scholarly language from the Latin phrase related to ruber (red), possibly because some ribbons were red.

Synonyms in French:

• Lanière (strip, strap—less commonly used for ribbons but can describe a narrow band of material)
• Bande (band, strip—more general but sometimes used when referring to ribbons)
• Ficelle (string, twine—not exactly ribbon, but similar as a narrow band)

Antonyms in French:
There are no direct antonyms for ruban because it's a concrete object (an item). However, in a more conceptual sense of decoration vs. plainness, one might consider:

• Nullité or absence (absence of ribbon or adornment)
• Nude or plain fabric without decoration

Additional meanings:
Though primarily ruban means a ribbon for decoration or tying:

• In a figurative or poetic sense, it might be used to describe anything that looks like a thin stripe or band (e.g., a "ruban de lumière" means a streak or ribbon of light).

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Summary:
Ruban = a ribbon, a decorative or functional narrow strip of material. It is common in craft, sewing, gift wrapping, fashion, and decoration.