patch [patched, patching, patches]◼◼◼(mend by sewing on cloth) verb [UK: pætʃ] [US: ˈpætʃ]My mother had to patch my pants. = Ma mère a dû rapiécer mon pantalon.
mend [mended, mending, mends]◼◼◻(to repair a tear in clothing) verb [UK: mend] [US: ˈmend]