Le livre Summit 1A - Unité 4 - Leçon 1

a picture or design created by pressing an engraved surface onto a paper or any other surface

gravure

having a pattern of straight parallel lines

rayé, à rayures

a cloth with a pattern marked by intersecting straight lines or paths

tamise, écossais

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

manche courte, sleeve courte

firm and stable in form, not like a gas or liquid

solide

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

formel, soutenu

a knee-length or shorter dress typically worn for semi-formal occasions

robe de cocktail, robe semi-formelle

a formal shirt, often worn by men, that can be worn under a jacket or tuxedo

chemise habillée, chemise de costume

a long elegant dress that is usually worn on formal occasions or events that take place after evening

robe de soirée, gown de soirée

a formal men's suit typically worn for black-tie events and formal occasions

tuxedo, costume, smoking

suitable for friendly, relaxed, casual, or unofficial occasions and situations

informel, familier, décontracté

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

à col en V

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

ras-du-cou

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

col roulé

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

a casual short-sleeved shirt with a few buttons under its collar, usually made of cotton

polo, chemise polo

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

jean

a casual short-sleeved shirt with no collar, usually made of cotton

tee-shirt

a type of light jacket either worn with pants that do not match or as a uniform by the members of a union, school, club, etc.

blazer

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

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

décrire

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

vêtements

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

à manches longues, manches longues

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

décolleté