General sense of "strips":
* bandes: This is the most common and general term. It can refer to strips of any material, like paper, fabric, or metal.
* lamelles: This word is used for thin, flat strips, often of metal or wood.
* languettes: This word is used for long, narrow strips, especially those used for tying or fastening.
Specific types of strips:
* bandes de papier: Strips of paper
* bandes de tissu: Strips of fabric
* bandes de métal: Strips of metal
* bandes de cuir: Strips of leather
* bandes de bois: Strips of wood
In a figurative sense:
* bandes de terrain: Strips of land
* bandes de lumière: Strips of light
The specific word you choose will depend on the specific type of "strip" you are referring to.
For example, if you are talking about strips of bacon, you would say bandes de bacon.
If you need further clarification, please provide more context about the strips you want to describe.