Noms de Base - Vêtements

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

chemise

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

tee-shirt

a piece of clothing often with a brim that we wear on our heads, for warmth, as a fashion item or as part of a uniform

chapeau

a type of soft flat hat with a visor, typically worn by men and boys, often as part of a uniform

casquette

a piece of cloth, worn around the neck or head, especially to keep warm

écharpe

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

gant

a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

ceinture

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

cravate

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

costume

a loose jacket or shirt and pants worn in bed

pyjama

women's underwear, sleepwear and light robes worn in bed

lingerie

a long piece of clothing, made from the same material that towels are made of, worn after or before taking a shower or bath

robe de chambre

clothes that we wear under all the other pieces of clothing right on top of our skin

sous-vêtements

a piece of underwear worn by women to cover and support their breasts

soutien-gorge

(used plural) a long narrow band of cloth that is passed over the shoulders used to keep the pants from falling

bretelles

a long, light coat, typically with a belt, made of water-resistant fabric that keeps us dry in the rain

imperméable

two-piece swimsuit worn by women, especially in warmer climates or during beach vacations

bikini

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

maillot de bain

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 casual garment consisting of pants, a chest flap and straps over the shoulders, made of denim or other fabrics

a long and loose robe with wide sleeves that is fastened with a sash, originally worn on formal occasions in Japan

kimono

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

gilet

a piece of clothing that is tied around the waist which protects the front part of the body from stains, dirt, etc. when working

tablier

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

leggings

a large piece of cloth with vibrant colors worn around the neck or head

bandana

a backless sandal, usually made of rubber or plastic, with a V-shaped strap between the big toe and the one next to it

tong

a simple, sleeveless outer garment, worn over the body to provide warmth and protection from the elements

shoes with tall and thin heels, usually worn by women

talons hauts

a single garment that combines a top and bottom into a one-piece outfit, typically worn for comfort or as sleepwear

a one-piece garment that combines a top and shorts or pants

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

cape

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

sweat à capuche

a loose, long, and warm item of clothing with a stretchy waist worn casually or for exercising on the bottom part of our body, usually made of cotton

pantalon de jogging

a hip-length loose-fitting blouse that women wear with pants or a skirt

tunique

a long coat worn in cold weather to keep the body warm

pardessus

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

an item of clothing that covers the lower half of our body, from our waist to our ankles, and covers each leg separately

pantalon

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

jean

short pants that end either above or at the knees

short

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

jupe

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

a shirt for women, typically with a collar, buttons and sleeves

chimisier

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

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

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

manteau

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

chaussette

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

chaussure

a light, soft shoe with a rubber sole, worn for sports or casual occasions

baskets

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

botte

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

sandale