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Vêtements et la mode - Décrire les Vêtements

Lisez cette leçon pour apprendre à décrire des vêtements en anglais, tels que "backless", "low-cut" et "scanty".

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high-visibility
[Adjectif]

describing brightly colored clothing made of reflective material in a way that is easily seen

de haute visibilité

de haute visibilité

plunging
[Adjectif]

(of a woman's clothing) having a deep V-shaped neckline that reveals a lot of the top and cleavage

plongeant

plongeant

worn-out
[Adjectif]

very damaged or old in a way that has become unusable

usé, délabré

usé, délabré

Ex: The couch cushions were completely worn-out, offering little support .Les coussins du canapé étaient complètement **usés**, offrant peu de soutien.
loose
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement

desserré, lâche

desserré, lâche

Ex: The loose shirt felt comfortable on a hot summer day .Le t-shirt **ample** était confortable par une chaude journée d'été.
tight
[Adjectif]

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

serré, serrée

serré, serrée

Ex: The tight collar of his shirt made him feel uncomfortable .Le col **serré** de sa chemise le mettait mal à l'aise.
backless
[Adjectif]

(of a woman's clothing) showing most of the back or shoulders

dos nu

dos nu

low-cut
[Adjectif]

(of women's clothing) revealing the neck and the upper part of the chest

décolleté

décolleté

Ex: She preferred a low-cut style for casual outings , feeling it was more comfortable .Elle préférait un style **décolleté** pour les sorties occasionnelles, trouvant cela plus confortable.
clinging
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) tight-fitting in a way that shows the shape of the body

moulant

moulant

ragged
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) shabby, old and in poor condition

loqueteux

loqueteux

Ex: The travelers emerged from the forest with ragged garments torn by branches .Les voyageurs sont sortis de la forêt avec des vêtements **déchirés** déchirés par les branches.
revealing
[Adjectif]

(of a piece of clothing) displaying more of the wearer's body than usual

léger, très court, décolleté

léger, très court, décolleté

scanty
[Adjectif]

(of a piece of clothing) small and not covering much of the body

léger, très court

léger, très court

Ex: Critics commented on the actress’s scanty dress at the awards ceremony, calling it daring.Les critiques ont commenté la robe **économe** de l'actrice lors de la cérémonie de remise des prix, la qualifiant d'audacieuse.
scooped
[Adjectif]

(of a woman's clothing) having a rounded and low-cut neckline

écopé

écopé

see-through
[Adjectif]

(particularly of clothes) so thin that light passes through and therefore one is able to see through it

transparent

transparent

Ex: The see-through panels in the dress created a modern look , blending sophistication with a hint of allure .Les panneaux **transparents** de la robe ont créé un look moderne, alliant sophistication et une touche d'allure.
skimpy
[Adjectif]

(of clothing) close-fitting, short, and exposing more of the body than typical

léger

léger

Ex: The beachgoers were dressed in skimpy swimsuits , enjoying the hot summer sun .Les vacanciers étaient vêtus de maillots de bain **provocateurs**, profitant du soleil chaud de l'été.
ready-to-wear
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) ready-made and provided in all sizes rather than suiting only a particular customer

de prêt-à-porter

de prêt-à-porter

mini
[Adjectif]

very small, usually smaller than the standard or usual size

minuscule, miniature

minuscule, miniature

Ex: He collected mini figurines as a hobby , displaying them on a shelf in his room .
midi
[Adjectif]

describing a dress or skirt that falls below the knee but above the ankle

mi-long

mi-long

maxi
[Adjectif]

extending down to the ankles or floor

maxi,  long jusqu'aux chevilles ou au sol

maxi, long jusqu'aux chevilles ou au sol

knitted
[Adjectif]

describing something that has been made by interlocking loops of yarn with knitting needles

tricoté, tricot

tricoté, tricot

A-line
[Adjectif]

(of a skirt, dress, etc.) being narrow at top and slightly wider at the bottom

trapèze

trapèze

a lifted collar that fits around the neck

col roulé

col roulé

brief
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) short and revealing

court

court

Ex: Despite the chilly weather , some daring individuals still wore brief attire to the outdoor concert , wanting to make a fashion statement .Malgré le temps froid, certaines personnes audacieuses portaient encore des vêtements **courts** au concert en plein air, voulant faire une déclaration de mode.
flared
[Adjectif]

(especially of clothes) having a shape that slightly widens toward the bottom

à pattes d’éléphant, évasé

à pattes d’éléphant, évasé

skinny
[Adjectif]

close-fitting and very tight

léger

léger

well-cut
[Adjectif]

‌(of clothes) made with care and style and therefore highly priced

bien coupé

bien coupé

waterproof
[Adjectif]

not damaged by the water or not letting water through

imperméable

imperméable

skintight
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) very tight

collant, ajusté

collant, ajusté

Ex: Despite the discomfort, she loved how the skintight dress accentuated her hourglass figure, garnering compliments all evening.Malgré l'inconfort, elle adorait comment la robe **moulante** mettait en valeur sa silhouette en sablier, attirant des compliments toute la soirée.
sleeveless
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) without any sleeves

sans manches

sans manches

Ex: The bride chose a sleeveless gown for her outdoor wedding , allowing her to move freely and comfortably as she danced the night away .La mariée a choisi une robe **sans manches** pour son mariage en plein air, lui permettant de se déplacer librement et confortablement alors qu'elle dansait toute la nuit.
slinky
[Adjectif]

‌(of clothing) tight or closely fitting to the body, emphasizing the contours of the wearer's body

moulant

moulant

strapless
[Adjectif]

(especially of a dress or bra) having no shoulder straps

sans bretelles

sans bretelles

V-neck
[nom]

(of a piece of clothing) having a neckline in the shape of the letter V

à col en V

à col en V

Ex: The V-neck style is popular in both men 's and women 's fashion , available in various materials and patterns .Le style **V-neck** est populaire dans la mode masculine et féminine, disponible dans divers matériaux et motifs.

a plain round neckline on a sweater or shirt that has no collar

ras-du-cou

ras-du-cou

Ex: The crew neck he wore matched perfectly with his blazer .Le **col ras du cou** qu'il portait s'accordait parfaitement avec sa veste.

an item of clothing with sleeves that extend from one's shoulders to one's elbows

manche courte, t-shirt à manches courtes

manche courte, t-shirt à manches courtes

Ex: His short sleeve was stained after the meal .Sa **manche courte** était tachée après le repas.

a style of garment in which the sleeves extend to cover the arm from the shoulder to the wrist

manche longue, manches longues

manche longue, manches longues

clothing or garments that are designed for individuals who require sizes beyond the standard range, typically larger or smaller than the average sizes available

très petit, extra petit

très petit, extra petit

Ex: She bought an extra small T-shirt because the small was too big .Elle a acheté un T-shirt **extra small** parce que le small était trop grand.
small
[nom]

a size or measurement that is typically smaller than average, often used to describe clothing or other physical objects

petite taille

petite taille

Ex: They opted for a small to fit their compact living room.Ils ont opté pour un **petit** pour s'adapter à leur salon compact.
medium
[Adjectif]

having a size that is not too big or too small, but rather in the middle

moyen

moyen

Ex: The painting was of medium size , filling the space on the wall nicely .Le tableau était de **taille moyenne**, remplissant bien l'espace sur le mur.
large
[nom]

a size or quantity that is greater than average or standard

grande taille, format grand

grande taille, format grand

Ex: The large in this style is a bit snug, so you might want to try an extra-large.Le **grand** dans ce style est un peu ajusté, donc vous voudrez peut-être essayer un extra-grand.

(of a size) larger than large, often used for clothing, packaging, or other items

très grand, extra large

très grand, extra large

Ex: He bought an extra large suitcase for his long vacation .Il a acheté une valise **extra large** pour ses longues vacances.

clothing or garments that are designed for individuals who require sizes larger than the standard range

extra extra large, très très grand

extra extra large, très très grand

items that are designed to fit a wide range of body sizes or shapes without the need for specific sizing

taille unique, universel

taille unique, universel

loose-fitting
[Adjectif]

(of clothing) large, comfortable, and not fitting the body closely

ample

ample

Ex: The loose-fitting robe was perfect for lounging at home .La robe **ample** était parfaite pour se détendre à la maison.
close-fitting
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) fitting tightly in a way that is not annoying and shows the shape of the body

ajusté

ajusté

Ex: The close-fitting suit made him look sharp and professional .Le costume **près du corps** le faisait paraître élégant et professionnel.
one-piece
[Adjectif]

made in a single piece without separate parts

d'une seule pièce, monobloc

d'une seule pièce, monobloc

two-piece
[Adjectif]

consisting of two separate pieces

deux pièces

deux pièces

tight-fitting
[Adjectif]

being snug and covering the body closely

moulant, serré

moulant, serré

outfitted
[Adjectif]

being dressed or equipped in a particular way, typically for a specific activity or purpose

équipé, habillé

équipé, habillé

undressed
[Adjectif]

not having any clothes on

déshabillé, nu

déshabillé, nu

Ex: The undressed statue in the museum drew both admiration and curiosity from the visitors .La statue **déshabillée** dans le musée a attiré à la fois l'admiration et la curiosité des visiteurs.
figure-hugging
[Adjectif]

(of a piece of clothing) close-fitting in a way that shows the outline of a woman's figure

moulant

moulant

unfastened
[Adjectif]

not securely fixed or closed, often suggesting openness or looseness

défait, desserré

défait, desserré

bare
[Adjectif]

(of a part of the body) not covered by any clothing

nu, dénudé

nu, dénudé

Ex: He wore a sleeveless shirt that left his bare shoulders exposed to the sun .Il portait une chemise sans manches qui laissait ses épaules **nues** exposées au soleil.

a high, close-fitting collar that covers most of the neck, often folded over and sometimes extended into a roll-neck

col roulé, col montant

col roulé, col montant

a sleeve that ends between the elbow and wrist, covering approximately three-quarters of the arm's length

manche trois-quarts, manche à trois-quarts

manche trois-quarts, manche à trois-quarts

fringed
[Adjectif]

having decorative threads or strands hanging from the edge of a garment or material

frangé, orné de franges

frangé, orné de franges

solid
[Adjectif]

having a uniform color without any patterns, gradients, or mixed shades

uni

uni

Ex: The brand 's logo is usually printed in solid black for a sleek look .
mid-length
[Adjectif]

neither short nor long, but falls in between in terms of length

mi-long, de longueur moyenne

mi-long, de longueur moyenne

Ex: The mid-length novel was just long enough to captivate the readers without becoming overwhelming .
shabby
[Adjectif]

worn-out or in poor condition, often indicating a lack of care or upkeep in its appearance

délabré, usé

délabré, usé

Ex: The shabby backpack was patched with duct tape , a testament to its long years of use .
sleeved
[Adjectif]

describing the garments that have sleeves

à manches, manché

à manches, manché

long-sleeved
[Adjectif]

(of an item of clothing) having sleeves that are long enough to reach one's wrist

à manches longues

à manches longues

Ex: The fashion designer introduced a new line of long-sleeved dresses that are both stylish and comfortable .Le créateur de mode a présenté une nouvelle gamme de robes **à manches longues** qui sont à la fois élégantes et confortables.
tall
[nom]

a clothing size category that is designed for people who are taller than average, typically above 6 feet or 183 centimeters in height

grande taille, taille grande

grande taille, taille grande

Ex: The online store has a special category for tall, making shopping easier for him.La boutique en ligne a une catégorie spéciale pour les **grandes tailles**, ce qui facilite ses achats.
button-through
[Adjectif]

(of clothing) secured with buttons in a vertical row along the entire length of the garment

boutonné jusqu'en bas, fermé par des boutons sur toute la longueur

boutonné jusqu'en bas, fermé par des boutons sur toute la longueur

delicate
[Adjectif]

fine or intricate in texture, structure, or design

délicat, fragile

délicat, fragile

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