Le livre Insight - Intermédiaire - Unité 1 - 1D

(of a person) attractive and with a good taste in fashion

élégant

(of ideas, products, etc.) creative, original, and unlike anything else that exists

innovant, créatif

existing at the start of a specific period or process

original

fashion trends, music, decor, clothing, or styles from past decades, or inspired by them

rétro

a person who designs clothes as a job

modéliste

having an appealing appearance that is stylish

chic, élégant

previously owned or used by someone else

d'occasion, second main

to want something or someone that we must have if we want to do or be something

avoir besoin

to make or have an image of something in our mind

imaginer

to put clothes on oneself

s'habiller

to think or believe that it is possible for something to happen or for someone to do something

s’attendre à, attendre

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

payer

the money that is regularly paid to use an apartment, room, etc. owned by another person

loyer

(of things) old but highly valued for the quality, excellent condition, or timeless and attractive design

classique, vintage, de collection, ancien, ancienne, rétro

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

jouir de

to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone

éviter

a type of casual shorts that typically reach up to the middle of the knee or slightly above it

bermudas, shorts bermudais

a type of sleeveless women's undergarment worn as a top, usually made of thin material like silk or cotton

carnet, débardeur

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

a type of trousers with many pockets and a military design

pantalons de combat, pantalons militaires

the coat of wool that covers the body of an animal such as a sheep, goat, etc.

toison

a piece of clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket that has a cover for the head

sweat à capuche

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

leggings

a long, flowing dress that typically extends to the ankles or floor

robe maxi, robe longue

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

jupe

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

polo, chemise polo

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

gilet

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

survêtement