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Vocabulaire Essentiel des Hauts Quotidiens et Fonctionnels - Haut Peplum

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Key Everyday and Functional Tops Vocabulary
fashionable
fashionable
[Adjectif]

following the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period

à la mode

à la mode

Ex: The fashionable celebrity is often seen wearing the newest designer clothing and accessories. 

La célébrité à la mode est souvent vue portant les derniers vêtements et accessoires de créateurs.

flexible
flexible
[Adjectif]

capable of bending easily without breaking

flexible

flexible

Ex: The flexible ruler can be curved to measure irregular shapes accurately. 

La règle flexible peut être courbée pour mesurer avec précision des formes irrégulières.

flared
flared
[Adjectif]

(especially of clothes) having a shape that slightly widens toward the bottom

à pattes d’éléphant, évasé

à pattes d’éléphant, évasé

ruffled
ruffled
[Adjectif]

adorned with decorative ruffles or frills, often used to describe clothing, fabric, or ornamental designs

froufroutant, à volants

froufroutant, à volants

Ex: The curtains had a ruffled trim that added a vintage touch to the room. 

Les rideaux avaient une bordure frisée qui ajoutait une touche vintage à la pièce.

elegant
elegant
[Adjectif]

having a refined and graceful appearance or style

élégant

élégant

Ex: The bride looked stunning in her elegant wedding dress, radiating grace and charm as she walked down the aisle. 

La mariée était magnifique dans sa robe de mariée élégante, rayonnante de grâce et de charme alors qu'elle descendait l'allée.

feminine
feminine
[Adjectif]

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with women

féminin

féminin

Ex: Sarah's feminine grace and elegance captivated everyone at the ball. 

La grâce et l'élégance féminines de Sarah ont captivé tout le monde au bal.

hourglass figure

the body shape of a woman with a small waist and larger hips and breasts

morphologie en 8, morphologie en huit

morphologie en 8, morphologie en huit

body type

a classification of an individual's physical shape or structure based on proportions, genetics, and overall build

type de corps, morphologie

type de corps, morphologie

Ex: Athletes often train according to their body type to maximize performance. 

Les athlètes s'entraînent souvent en fonction de leur type de corps pour maximiser leurs performances.

to dress up

to make something appear more appealing than it actually is

enjoliver, maquiller

enjoliver, maquiller

Ex: The real estate agent tried to dress up the property by highlighting its positive features. 

L'agent immobilier a essayé de enjoliver la propriété en mettant en avant ses caractéristiques positives.

waist
waist
[nom]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

taille

taille

Ex: His pants were a bit loose around the waist, so he needed to tighten his belt. 

Son pantalon était un peu large autour de la taille, alors il avait besoin de resserrer sa ceinture.

peplos
peplos
[nom]

a traditional garment worn by women in ancient Greece, consisting of a large rectangular piece of fabric draped and fastened at the shoulders

peplos, péplos

peplos, péplos

Ex: In ancient Greece, women often wore a peplos made of wool or linen. 

Dans la Grèce antique, les femmes portaient souvent un peplos en laine ou en lin.

belted
belted
[Adjectif]

secured or drawn in by a belt, marked with a distinct strip or band, or wearing a belt as a sign of rank or achievement

ceinturé, sanglé

ceinturé, sanglé

Ex: The belted kingfisher is known for its distinctive markings. 

Le martin-pêcheur ceinturé est connu pour ses marques distinctives.

apple-shaped
apple-shaped
[Adjectif]

describing a body type characterized by a fuller midsection, broader upper body, and relatively slimmer lower body

en forme de pomme, de type pomme

en forme de pomme, de type pomme

Ex: People with an apple-shaped body often find styles that emphasize the shoulders and legs flattering. 

Les personnes avec un corps en forme de pomme trouvent souvent que les styles qui mettent l'accent sur les épaules et les jambes sont flatteurs.

to flatter
to flatter
[verbe]

to make someone look attractive or enhance their appearance, especially with a particular color or style of clothing

avantage, met en valeur

avantage, met en valeur

Ex: Dark shades often flatter pale skin tones. 

Les teintes sombres flattent souvent les teints pâles.

pencil skirt

a form-fitting skirt that usually hits just above or at the knee, known for its sleek and tailored appearance that accentuates the curves of the body

jupe crayon, jupe droite

jupe crayon, jupe droite

tailored
tailored
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) well-cut and fitted

ajusté

ajusté

Ex: The tailored dress hugged her curves in all the right places, making her feel confident and elegant. 

La robe sur mesure épousait ses courbes aux bons endroits, lui donnant une sensation de confiance et d'élégance.

polished
polished
[Adjectif]

having a bright, shiny surface that reflects light

poli, lustré

poli, lustré

Ex: The mirror’s polished surface reflected the sunlight. 

La surface polie du miroir reflétait la lumière du soleil.

skinny jeans

form-fitting denim trousers that are snug through the thighs, calves, and ankles

jeans slim, pantalons skinny

jeans slim, pantalons skinny

legging
legging
[nom]

a tight-fitting, stretchy garment that covers the legs, typically worn for exercise, casual wear, or layering

legging, collant

legging, collant

Ex: The leggings provide flexibility and support during workouts. 

Les leggings offrent flexibilité et soutien pendant les entraînements.

ankle boot

a type of shoe that covers the foot and reaches up to the ankle, stopping below the lower leg

bottine, botte à la cheville

bottine, botte à la cheville

Ex: Ankle boots are popular in both cold and warm seasons. 

Les bottines sont populaires aussi bien en saison froide qu'en saison chaude.

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.

miniskirt

a skirt that is very short, often considered to be a symbol of youthfulness

minijupe

minijupe

Ex: The fashion magazine featured a spread on how to style miniskirts for different occasions. 

Le magazine de mode a présenté un dossier sur la façon de styliser les minijupes pour différentes occasions.

strappy
strappy
[Adjectif]

(of clothing) having multiple thin straps as part of its design, typically creating a delicate or stylish look

à fines bretelles, à lanières

à fines bretelles, à lanières

Ex: These strappy sandals are perfect for summer. 

Ces sandales à lanières sont parfaites pour l'été.

shoulder pad

a hard protective material worn under the jersey on the shoulder of players in sports such as ice hockey or football

épaulette

épaulette

outfit
outfit
[nom]

a set of clothes that one wears together, especially for an event or occasion

tenue

tenue

Ex: His outfit for the party included a sharp suit and a stylish tie. 

Sa tenue pour la fête comprenait un costume élégant et une cravate stylée.

clothing

the items that we wear, particularly a specific type of items

vêtement

vêtement

Ex: The boutique specializes in handmade clothing and accessories. 

La boutique est spécialisée dans les vêtements et accessoires faits à la main.

to launch
to launch
[verbe]

to make a new product or provide a new service and introduce it to the public

lancer

lancer

Ex: The startup launched their innovative app to a global audience. 

La startup a lancé son application innovante à un public mondial.

silhouette

the dark shape and outline of an object, visible against a lighter background, often seen as a shadow

silhouette, contour

silhouette, contour

Ex: She admired the silhouette of the tree, its branches spread wide against the evening sky. 

Elle admirait la silhouette de l'arbre, ses branches largement étalées contre le ciel du soir.

to influence

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

influencer

influencer

Ex: Cultural factors can influence the way individuals perceive and respond to certain situations. 

Les facteurs culturels peuvent influencer la façon dont les individus perçoivent et répondent à certaines situations.

ever since
ever since
[Conjonction]

used to denote a continuous period of time starting from a particular event or point in the past and continuing until the present or a specified time

depuis que

depuis que

Ex: Ever since they met in college, they have been best friends. 

Depuis qu'ils se sont rencontrés à l'université, ils sont meilleurs amis.

pear-shaped
pear-shaped
[Adjectif]

(of a person) having a wider lower waist and narrower upper waist, resembling the shape of a pear

en forme de poire

en forme de poire

Ex: She embraced her pear-shaped body, feeling confident and beautiful in her own skin. 

Elle a embrassé son corps en forme de poire, se sentant confiante et belle dans sa propre peau.

volume
volume
[nom]

the amount of space that a substance or object takes or the amount of space inside an object

volume

volume

Ex: The architect designed the room with a large volume to create an open and spacious feel. 

L'architecte a conçu la pièce avec un grand volume pour créer une sensation d'ouverture et d'espace.

curve
curve
[nom]

a natural, smooth bend or shape, typically referring to the contours of a person's waist, hips, or other body parts

courbe, formes

courbe, formes

Ex: He admired the curves of the sculpture, which resembled the human body. 

Il admirait les courbes de la sculpture, qui ressemblaient au corps humain.

put together
put together
[Adjectif]

(of a person) looking neat, stylish, or well-dressed, often implying confidence and attention to appearance

soigné, élégant

soigné, élégant

Ex: His put together outfit made a great impression at the interview. 

Sa tenue soignée a fait une grande impression lors de l'entretien.

structured
structured
[Adjectif]

having a clear and highly organized arrangement

structuré, organisé

structuré, organisé

Ex: Her structured approach to planning ensured that all tasks were completed on time. 

Son approche structurée de la planification a assuré que toutes les tâches étaient terminées à temps.

day out
day out
[nom]

a trip or period of leisure spent away from home or work for enjoyment

journée de sortie, excursion d'un jour

journée de sortie, excursion d'un jour

Ex: The children enjoyed their day out at the zoo. 

Les enfants ont apprécié leur journée au zoo.

flat
flat
[nom]

shoe that has very low heel or no heels at all

chaussures plates

chaussures plates

Ex: Flats are a great alternative to high heels for long walks. 

Les ballerines sont une excellente alternative aux talons hauts pour les longues marches.

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.

night out

an evening spent outside the home for entertainment or social activity

soirée en ville

soirée en ville

Ex: Her birthday celebration turned into a memorable night out. 

Sa fête d'anniversaire s'est transformée en une soirée mémorable.

miniskirt

a skirt that is very short, often considered to be a symbol of youthfulness

minijupe

minijupe

Ex: The fashion magazine featured a spread on how to style miniskirts for different occasions. 

Le magazine de mode a présenté un dossier sur la façon de styliser les minijupes pour différentes occasions.

to stand out

to be prominent and easily noticeable

se distinguer, se démarquer

se distinguer, se démarquer

Ex: Among the many candidates, his qualifications and experience made him stand out during the job interview. 

Parmi les nombreux candidats, ses qualifications et son expérience l'ont fait se démarquer lors de l'entretien d'embauche.

handbag
handbag
[nom]

a bag that is small and used, especially by women, to carry personal items

sac à main

sac à main

Ex: Her handbag was filled with essentials like keys, wallet, and makeup. 

Son sac à main était rempli d'essentiels comme des clés, un portefeuille et du maquillage.

to [come] and [go]

to last only for a short period of time

passer vite, ne pas durer

passer vite, ne pas durer

Ex: The pain comes and goes, so I never know when it will hit. 

La douleur va et vient, alors je ne sais jamais quand elle va revenir.

superhero

a fictional character with special and strange powers

super-héros

super-héros

costume
costume
[nom]

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

costume, déguisement

costume, déguisement

Ex: Ballet dancers rehearsed tirelessly, perfecting their movements while adorned in elegant costumes that enhanced the beauty of their performances. 

Les danseurs de ballet ont répété sans relâche, perfectionnant leurs mouvements tout en étant parés d'élégants costumes qui rehaussaient la beauté de leurs performances.

armor
armor
[nom]

a protective metal clothing used by soldiers in the past in order not to be harmed or injured during battles

blindage

blindage

Ex: The museum featured an exhibit on medieval armor, showcasing different styles and designs used throughout history. 

Le musée présentait une exposition sur les armures médiévales, mettant en valeur différents styles et designs utilisés à travers l'histoire.

high-waisted
high-waisted
[Adjectif]

designed with a waistband that sits above the natural waistline

taille haute

taille haute

Ex: The skirt's high-waisted cut elongated her silhouette. 

La coupe taille haute de la jupe allongeait sa silhouette.

flirty
flirty
[Adjectif]

showing playful romantic or sexual interest in a light, teasing way

coquin, coquette

coquin, coquette

Ex: His flirty tone made the conversation more exciting. 

Son ton flirt a rendu la conversation plus excitante.

femme fatale

an attractive and tempting woman who usually causes trouble for a man who is in relationship with her

femme fatale

femme fatale

Ex: She played the role of a cunning femme fatale who deceives everyone around her. 

Elle a joué le rôle d'une femme fatale rusée qui trompe tous ceux qui l'entourent.

bodycon
bodycon
[Adjectif]

a style of clothing that is tight-fitting and conforms closely to the body, often emphasizing the contours of the figure

moulant, près du corps

moulant, près du corps

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