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Liste de Mots Niveau C2 - Vêtements et Mode

Ici, vous apprendrez tous les mots essentiels pour parler de vêtements et de mode, spécialement rassemblés pour les apprenants de niveau C2.

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CEFR C2 Vocabulary
haute couture

the products of making highly fashionable and expensive clothing

haute couture

haute couture

Ex: She wore a stunning haute couture gown to the gala, turning heads with its intricate embroidery and luxurious fabric. 

Elle portait une robe haute couture éblouissante au gala, attirant tous les regards avec sa broderie complexe et son tissu luxueux.

loafer
loafer
[nom]

a type of shoe that is flat with a low heel, made of leather, and can be worn without fastening

mocassin

mocassin

Ex: The classic penny loafer is a timeless style that pairs well with both casual and semi-formal outfits. 

Le mocassin classique est un style intemporel qui se marie bien avec les tenues décontractées et semi-formelles.

kaftan
kaftan
[nom]

a woman's dress styled after the traditional cloaks worn by men in the Near East

caftan, kaftan

caftan, kaftan

Ex: The designer's kaftan collection drew inspiration from Middle Eastern attire. 

La collection de kaftan du designer s'est inspirée des vêtements du Moyen-Orient.

brocade
brocade
[nom]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

brocart, étoffe brochée

brocart, étoffe brochée

Ex: He admired the brocade vest displayed in the shop window. 

Il admirait le gilet en brocart exposé dans la vitrine du magasin.

haberdashery

items of clothing and accessories for men

mercerie

mercerie

Ex: She stocked up on haberdashery items like ribbons and lace to add decorative touches to her handmade crafts and projects. 

Elle a fait le plein d'articles de mercerie comme des rubans et de la dentelle pour ajouter des touches décoratives à ses artisanats et projets faits main.

jacquard

a textured fabric with intricate woven patterns, commonly found in high-end clothing

jacquard, tissu jacquard

jacquard, tissu jacquard

Ex: His tailored suit had subtle jacquard detailing on the lapels. 

Son costume sur mesure avait des détails subtils en jacquard sur les revers.

mantua
mantua
[nom]

flowing gown worn by women in the late 17th and early 18th centuries

manteau, robe à la française

manteau, robe à la française

Ex: The mantua's bodice was cinched tightly with a satin ribbon. 

Le corsage de la mantoue était serré avec un ruban de satin.

peplum
peplum
[nom]

a decorative frill or extension of fabric that is attached at the waist of a garment

peplum, jupe courte drapée

peplum, jupe courte drapée

Ex: She opted for a blouse with a peplum detail, creating a stylish and feminine look for the office. 

Elle a opté pour un chemisier avec un détail peplum, créant un look élégant et féminin pour le bureau.

yoke
yoke
[nom]

a part of a garment that is constructed from two or more layers of fabric, typically located at the shoulder or waist

empiècement, passepoil

empiècement, passepoil

Ex: She admired the tailored jacket with a contrasting yoke, which gave it a modern and stylish look. 

Elle admirait la veste sur mesure avec un empiècement contrastant, ce qui lui donnait un look moderne et élégant.

peignoir

a long, loose-fitting dressing gown, usually worn by women after taking a bath or shower

peignoir

peignoir

Ex: The bride-to-be wore a delicate lace peignoir while getting ready for her wedding day. 

La future mariée portait un peignoir en dentelle délicate en se préparant pour son jour de mariage.

wimple
wimple
[nom]

a medieval garment worn primarily by women, consisting of a cloth covering the head, neck, and sometimes the chin, often worn beneath a veil or hood

guimpe, coiffe médiévale

guimpe, coiffe médiévale

Ex: Her wimple framed her face elegantly, accentuating her features. 

Son guimpe encadrait élégamment son visage, mettant en valeur ses traits.

taffeta
taffeta
[nom]

a crisp, smooth fabric with a slight sheen, commonly used in fashion for formal garments

taffetas, taffetas brillant

taffetas, taffetas brillant

Ex: The tailor used taffeta lining to add structure to the jacket. 

Le tailleur a utilisé une doublure en taffetas pour donner de la structure à la veste.

raiment
raiment
[nom]

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

habillement

habillement

Ex: The king's raiment was adorned with intricate embroidery and jewels. 

Le vêtement du roi était orné de broderies complexes et de joyaux.

modiste
modiste
[nom]

skilled dressmaker or fashion designer, particularly in the context of historical fashion

modiste

modiste

Ex: She visited the modiste's shop to have her wedding dress tailored. 

Elle a visité la boutique de la modiste pour faire tailler sa robe de mariée.

accouterment

an additional item or clothing for a specific activity

attirail

attirail

Ex: She meticulously organized her kitchen drawers, ensuring that every utensil and cooking accouterment had its designated place. 

Elle a méticuleusement organisé ses tiroirs de cuisine, en veillant à ce que chaque ustensile et accessoire de cuisine ait sa place désignée.

reticule

a small, ornamental handbag or purse, typically carried by women in the 18th and 19th centuries as a fashion accessory

réticule, bourse

réticule, bourse

Ex: The fashionable lady's reticule was adorned with intricate beadwork. 

Le réticule de la dame élégante était orné de perles complexes.

furbelow

a fancy decoration added to clothes for style

falbala, volant

falbala, volant

Ex: Her blouse featured a furbelow of ruffles cascading down the front. 

Chacune de ses blouses présentait une falbala de volants cascadant sur le devant.

millinery

the art, craft, or business of designing, making, or selling hats, especially women's

modisterie

modisterie

Ex: She admired the exquisite millinery displayed in the boutique window. 

Elle admirait l'chapellerie exquise exposée dans la vitrine de la boutique.

filigree

a delicate metalwork, like jewelry, with intricate designs made from thin wires or threads

filigrane, dentelle métallique

filigrane, dentelle métallique

Ex: The gown was adorned with intricate filigree embroidery. 

La robe était ornée d'une broderie filigrane complexe.

panache
panache
[nom]

a decorative plume or feather worn as a fashion accessory on hats or helmets

panache

panache

Ex: The king's courtiers sported hats embellished with colorful panaches. 

Les courtisans du roi arboraient des chapeaux ornés de panaches colorés.

crinoline

a stiff, petticoat-like undergarment made of horsehair or a similar material, which is worn to give shape and volume to a woman's skirt

crinoline, jupon crinoline

crinoline, jupon crinoline

Ex: The ball gown was supported by layers of crinoline, giving it a full and dramatic skirt. 

La robe de bal était soutenue par des couches de crinoline, lui donnant une jupe ample et dramatique.

pelisse
pelisse
[nom]

a long, elegant coat worn often in the 19th century

pelisse, manteau long et élégant

pelisse, manteau long et élégant

Ex: His pelisse hung elegantly as he strode through the ballroom. 

Sa pelisse pendait élégamment alors qu'il traversait la salle de bal.

bespoke
bespoke
[Adjectif]

characterized by custom-made clothing tailored to an individual's preferences

sur mesure, personnalisé

sur mesure, personnalisé

Ex: His bespoke suit was crafted from the finest wool and fit him like a glove. 

Son costume sur mesure était fabriqué à partir de la laine la plus fine et lui allait comme un gant.

sartorial
sartorial
[Adjectif]

referring to clothing, particularly men's clothing, or the manner in which it is tailored or worn

vestimentaire

vestimentaire

Ex: The fashion designer's sartorial creations were celebrated for their innovative designs and luxurious fabrics. 

Les créations vestimentaires du designer de mode ont été célébrées pour leurs designs innovants et leurs tissus luxueux.

quilted
quilted
[Adjectif]

stitched together in a decorative pattern, creating a padded or textured surface

matelassé, piqué

matelassé, piqué

Ex: The quilted handbag added a touch of elegance to her outfit. 

Le sac à main matelassé a ajouté une touche d'élégance à sa tenue.

ruched
ruched
[Adjectif]

(of a fabric or piece of clothing) made with many small folds or pleats

ruché

ruché

Ex: She chose a ruched blouse for its figure-flattering design, accentuating her curves in all the right places. 

Elle a choisi un chemisier ruché pour son design flatteur, mettant en valeur ses courbes aux bons endroits.

dapper
dapper
[Adjectif]

(typically of a man) stylish and neat in appearance, often characterized by well-groomed attire and attention to detail

soigné, élégant

soigné, élégant

Ex: The dapper gentleman tipped his hat to passersby as he strolled down the street. 

Le gentleman élégant a incliné son chapeau aux passants en se promenant dans la rue.

de rigueur
de rigueur
[Adjectif]

required by etiquette or fashion norms, indicating it's currently popular or expected to wear

de rigueur

de rigueur

Ex: For formal occasions, a tailored suit is de rigueur for gentlemen. 

Pour les occasions formelles, un costume sur mesure est de rigueur pour les gentlemen.

gorget
gorget
[nom]

high collar, often stiff, that encircles the neck and may extend to cover the shoulders, typically found in formal or historical attire

gorgerin, collet montant

gorgerin, collet montant

Ex: She adorned her evening gown with a sparkling gorget necklace. 

Elle a orné sa robe de soirée d'un gorgerin étincelant.

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