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English File - Upper Intermediate
trainer
trainer
[nom]

a light, comfortable shoe worn for sports, exercise, or casual use

chaussure de sport

chaussure de sport

Ex: You should wear comfortable trainers for the walk. 
to describe

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

décrire

décrire

Ex: She described her feelings of excitement before the big event. 
fit
fit
[nom]

the way in which something conforms, suits, or occupies a space

bonne taille

bonne taille

Ex: He checked the fit of the key in the lock. 
loose
loose
[Adjectif]

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

desserré, lâche

desserré, lâche

Ex: His pants were too loose after he lost weight. 
tight
tight
[Adjectif]

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

serré, serrée

serré, serrée

Ex: She couldn't wait to take off her tight dress after the party. 
style
style
[nom]

a particular appearance that is determined by certain principles

style, manière

style, manière

Ex: The interior designer focused on minimalist style, emphasizing clean lines and a neutral color palette. 
clothes
clothes
[nom]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

vêtements

vêtements

Ex: I need to wash my clothes before I can wear them again. 
fashion
fashion
[nom]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

mode

mode

Ex: The 80s fashion was known for its bold colors and dramatic styles. 
dress
dress
[nom]

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

robe

robe

Ex: I need you to help me find a dress that matches my new shoes. 
jacket
jacket
[nom]

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

veste

veste

Ex: He unzipped his jacket when he entered the warm building. 
jeans
jeans
[nom]

pants made of denim, typically worn as casual clothing

jean

jean

Ex: These jeans are too tight around the waist. 
sandal
sandal
[nom]

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

sandale

sandale

Ex: His flip-flop sandals left footprints in the sand as he walked along the shore. 

Ses sandales à lanières ont laissé des empreintes dans le sable alors qu'il marchait le long du rivage.

sweater
sweater
[nom]

a piece of clothing worn on the top part of our body that is made of cotton or wool, has long sleeves and a closed front

pull, pull-over

pull, pull-over

Ex: He prefers crewneck sweaters for a versatile and easy-to-wear option. 
top
top
[nom]

an item of clothing that is worn to cover the upper part of the body

haut

haut

Ex: The store has a wide selection of summer tops, from tank tops to blouses. 
hood
hood
[nom]

a part of a sweatshirt or coat that covers the head but leaves the face open

capuche

capuche

Ex: The jacket's hood was lined with soft fleece, providing extra warmth during the winter. 

La capuche de la veste était doublée de polaire douce, offrant une chaleur supplémentaire pendant l'hiver.

long-sleeved
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: For the outdoor event, he chose a long-sleeved dress shirt to maintain a polished look while protecting himself from the sun. 

Pour l'événement en plein air, il a choisi une chemise à manches longues pour maintenir une apparence soignée tout en se protégeant du soleil.

short
short
[Adjectif]

having a below-average distance between two points

court

court

Ex: He preferred to wear short pants while exercising to allow for greater freedom of movement. 
polo-neck

a sweater that has a lifted collar folding over itself and covering the neck

col roulé, pull à col roulé

col roulé, pull à col roulé

Ex: The polo-neck sweater is a timeless piece that can be dressed up or down for any occasion. 

Le pull à col roulé est une pièce intemporelle qui peut être habillée ou décontractée pour toute occasion.

V-neck
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 design elongates the neck, making it a flattering choice for many body types. 

Le design en V allonge le cou, ce qui en fait un choix flatteur pour de nombreux types de corps.

sleeveless
sleeveless
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) without any sleeves

sans manches

sans manches

Ex: The sleeveless dress highlighted her toned arms, adding a touch of elegance to her ensemble. 

La robe sans manches mettait en valeur ses bras musclés, ajoutant une touche d'élégance à sa tenue.

pattern
pattern
[nom]

a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

motif

motif

Ex: The intricate pattern on the rug depicted scenes from ancient mythology. 
checked
checked
[Adjectif]

having a pattern of small squares with usually two different colors

à carreaux

à carreaux

Ex: The tablecloth had a quaint, country-style checked design, perfect for a picnic. 

La nappe avait un motif à carreaux pittoresque et champêtre, parfait pour un pique-nique.

patterned
patterned
[Adjectif]

having a repeated design or decorative arrangement of colors

à motifs

à motifs

Ex: The patterned wallpaper added a touch of personality to the otherwise plain room. 

Le papier peint à motifs a ajouté une touche de personnalité à une pièce par ailleurs sobre.

cotton
cotton
[nom]

cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant

coton

coton

Ex: Emma chose cotton for the curtains because it was easy to wash. 
vest
vest
[nom]

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

gilet

gilet

Ex: The groom's vest was adorned with intricate embroidery that matched the theme of the event. 

Le gilet du marié était orné d'une broderie complexe qui correspondait au thème de l'événement.

denim
denim
[nom]

strong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans

jean

jean

Ex: The jacket was made of durable denim, making it ideal for casual outings and outdoor activities. 

La veste était faite de denim résistant, ce qui la rendait idéale pour les sorties décontractées et les activités de plein air.

waistcoat

an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt

gilet, veste sans manches

gilet, veste sans manches

Ex: The waistcoat, traditionally part of a three-piece suit, has seen a resurgence in modern fashion as a standalone piece. 

Le gilet, traditionnellement partie d'un costume trois pièces, a connu une résurgence dans la mode moderne comme pièce autonome.

fur
fur
[nom]

a coat or other garment made from real or artificial fur

manteau de fourrure, fourrure

manteau de fourrure, fourrure

Ex: Several expensive furs were stored in the wardrobe. 
collar
collar
[nom]

the part of a shirt, coat, or other garment that fits around the neck, often folding over

col

col

Ex: Emma wore a white shirt with a wide collar. 
lace
lace
[nom]

a delicate decorative fabric made by weaving or twisting threads into an open pattern

dentelle

dentelle

Ex: Emma bought some lace to make a curtain. 
linen
linen
[nom]

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

lin

lin

Ex: The artisan crafted intricate embroidery on the linen napkins, adding a personalized touch to the dining experience. 

L'artisan a brodé des motifs complexes sur les serviettes en lin, ajoutant une touche personnalisée à l'expérience culinaire.

suit
suit
[nom]

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

costume

costume

Ex: My dad bought a stylish suit for his friend's wedding. 
lycra
lycra
[nom]

a type of fabric that is stretchy and used to make tight fitting clothes such as athletic wear

lycra, élasthanne

lycra, élasthanne

Ex: Many athletes prefer lycra because the stretchy fabric allows for a full range of motion during intense workouts. 

De nombreux athlètes préfèrent le lycra parce que le tissu extensible permet une gamme complète de mouvements pendant les entraînements intenses.

swimsuit

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

maillot de bain

maillot de bain

Ex: He forgot to pack his swimsuit and had to borrow one from his friend. 
silk
silk
[nom]

a smooth, soft, lustrous fabric made from fine threads produced by silkworms

soie

soie

Ex: The curtains were made from fine Chinese silk. 
scarf
scarf
[nom]

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

écharpe, foulard

écharpe, foulard

Ex: His knitted scarf added a pop of color to his otherwise dark winter coat. 

Son écharpe tricotée ajoutait une touche de couleur à son manteau d'hiver par ailleurs sombre.

velvet
velvet
[nom]

a cloth with a smooth and thick surface, typically made of cotton or silk

velours

velours

Ex: The tailor carefully measured the velvet before cutting it for the gown. 

Le tailleur a soigneusement mesuré le velours avant de le couper pour la robe.

bow tie
bow tie
[nom]

a narrow piece of cloth tied in a bowknot around the collar of a shirt

nœud papillon

nœud papillon

Ex: At the wedding, the groom wore a navy suit paired with a matching bow tie, adding a touch of elegance to his outfit. 

Au mariage, le marié portait un costume bleu marine associé à un nœud papillon assorti, ajoutant une touche d'élégance à sa tenue.

wool
wool
[nom]

yarn made from the wool of sheep or other animals, especially for knitting or weaving

laine

laine

Ex: Daniel chose thick wool for his winter sweater. 
woolen
woolen
[Adjectif]

made of or related to wool

de laine

de laine

Ex: The artisans at the market sold beautifully crafted woolen blankets that were perfect for snuggling. 

Les artisans du marché vendaient de magnifiques couvertures en laine parfaites pour se blottir.

cardigan

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

cardigan

cardigan

Ex: The professor wore a tweed cardigan over his shirt and tie during lectures. 

Le professeur portait un cardigan en tweed par-dessus sa chemise et sa cravate pendant les cours.

leather
leather
[nom]

material made from animal skin that has been treated to preserve it and make it suitable for use

cuir

cuir

Ex: The seats are covered in genuine leather. 
suede
suede
[nom]

soft leather with a velvety surface, used for making shoes, jackets, etc.

daim, cuir suédé

daim, cuir suédé

Ex: His suede jacket had a soft, velvety texture that made it both stylish and comfortable. 

Sa veste en daim avait une texture douce et veloutée qui la rendait à la fois élégante et confortable.

boot
boot
[nom]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

botte

botte

Ex: I put on my boots to go for a walk in the snowy park. 
casual
casual
[Adjectif]

(of clothing) informal and suitable for ordinary everyday wear

décontracté

décontracté

Ex: Jeans and sneakers are acceptable casual clothing at the office on Fridays. 
classic
classic
[Adjectif]

simple, traditional, and appealing, with a timeless quality that stays in fashion regardless of trends

classique

classique

Ex: The car's classic design made it stand out among newer models. 
old-fashioned
old-fashioned
[Adjectif]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

démodé, vieux jeu

démodé, vieux jeu

Ex: His views on relationships are a bit old-fashioned for today’s world. 

Ses vues sur les relations sont un peu démodées pour le monde d'aujourd'hui.

scruffy
scruffy
[Adjectif]

having an appearance that is untidy, dirty, or worn out

débraillé, négligé

débraillé, négligé

Ex: The old dog had a scruffy coat, but he was full of energy and warmth. 

Le vieux chien avait un pelage ébouriffé, mais il était plein d'énergie et de chaleur.

smart
smart
[Adjectif]

neat, stylish, and attractive in appearance

élégant

élégant

Ex: You look very smart in that new jacket. 
to dress up

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

s'habiller élégamment, se mettre sur son trente-et-un

s'habiller élégamment, se mettre sur son trente-et-un

Ex: The children were excited to dress up in costumes for the Halloween party. 

Les enfants étaient excités de se déguiser en costumes pour la fête d'Halloween.

to hang up
to hang up
[verbe]

to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.

accrocher, suspendre

accrocher, suspendre

Ex: Please hang up your coat on the hook by the door. 

Veuillez accrocher votre manteau au crochet près de la porte.

to fit
to fit
[verbe]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

aller à

aller à

Ex: I need to find a hat that fits comfortably on my head. 
to match
to match
[verbe]

to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination

être assorti à

être assorti à

Ex: The interior designer chose curtains that match the color scheme of the living room. 
to [get] changed

to take off what one is wearing and put on something else

Ex: Before the party, she got changed into a beautiful evening dress. 
to [get] undressed

to remove one's clothes from one's body

Ex: The doctor asked the patient to get undressed and put on a hospital gown for the examination. 
to [get] dressed

to put on one's clothes

Ex: After her workout, she quickly showers and gets dressed in casual clothing for the rest of the day. 
to go with
to go with
[verbe]

to complement and suit each other when combined or placed together, particularly regarding appearance or taste

aller avec, se marier avec

aller avec, se marier avec

Ex: These shoes go with almost any outfit due to their versatile design. 

Ces chaussures vont avec presque toutes les tenues grâce à leur design polyvalent.

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