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voluminous
voluminous
[Adjectif]

having abundant fabric that creates a large silhouette

volumineux

volumineux

Ex: She wore a voluminous gown that swept across the ballroom floor. 
bodice
bodice
[nom]

the upper part of a woman's dress covering the back and chest down to the waist

corsage

corsage

rebellion

the act of resisting authority, rules, or societal expectations, often as a form of protest or defiance

rébellion, insurrection

rébellion, insurrection

Ex: The young artist expressed his rebellion through bold, unconventional paintings. 
garment
garment
[nom]

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

vêtement

vêtement

Ex: The designer created a stunning garment that was the highlight of the fashion show. 
string
string
[nom]

a cord used to tighten or secure around an opening, typically found in clothing or bags

ficelle, cordon

ficelle, cordon

Ex: She tightened the string on her hoodie to keep out the wind. 
linen
linen
[nom]

cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

lin

lin

Ex: She dressed in a simple linen dress, enjoying the breathability and comfort of the fabric on the hot summer day. 
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: The statue of Athena is depicted wearing a peplos, symbolizing classical Greek fashion. 
stola
stola
[nom]

a traditional long, draped dress worn by women in ancient Rome, usually over a tunic and fastened with belts

stola, robe longue traditionnelle portée par les femmes dans la Rome antique

stola, robe longue traditionnelle portée par les femmes dans la Rome antique

Ex: The Roman matron wore a white stola to signify her virtue. 
farthingale

a hooped petticoat or circular pad of fabric worn under skirts in the 16th and 17th centuries to extend and shape them

vertugadin, panier

vertugadin, panier

Ex: The queen's elaborate gown featured a farthingale that emphasized her royal presence. 
wealth
wealth
[nom]

abundance of money, property or valuable possessions

richesse, fortune

richesse, fortune

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: In the 19th century, women often wore crinolines under their dresses to achieve a voluminous silhouette. 
martial arts

any type of sports that include fighting which are especially originated in the Far East, such as judo, kung fu, etc.

art martial

art martial

Ex: He has been studying martial arts since he was a child, starting with karate and later branching out into jiu-jitsu. 
kilt
kilt
[nom]

a knee-length woolen skirt in tartan pattern traditionally worn by Scottish men, and more recently women in the Highlands

kilt

kilt

clan
clan
[nom]

a large group of people who are related to each other

clan

clan

Ex: The entire clan gathered for the annual family reunion, filling the park with laughter and shared memories. 
tartan
tartan
[nom]

a woolen fabric patterned with lines and squares, originally from Scotland

tartan

tartan

pleated
pleated
[Adjectif]

(of a fabric or garment) folded or gathered in a series of small, parallel folds

plissé, godronné

plissé, godronné

Ex: Her pleated skirt swayed gracefully with each step, the folds adding an elegant touch to her attire. 
cloth
cloth
[nom]

material used for making clothes, which is made by knitting or weaving silk, cotton, etc.

tissu, étoffe

tissu, étoffe

Ex: She selected a beautiful piece of cloth to make her new dress. 
versatile
versatile
[Adjectif]

(of things) able to be used or applied in multiple ways or for various purposes

polyvalent

polyvalent

Ex: A versatile wardrobe is essential for traveling, as it allows you to mix and match different outfits. 
to wrap
to wrap
[verbe]

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

emballer

emballer

Ex: She decided to wrap the birthday gift in colorful wrapping paper and tie it with a ribbon. 
waist
waist
[nom]

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

taille

taille

Ex: She cinched her belt tightly around her waist to emphasize her hourglass figure. 
over time
over time
[Adverbe]

as time passes or progresses

avec le temps, au fil du temps

avec le temps, au fil du temps

Ex: Skills improve over time with regular practice. 
to evolve
to evolve
[verbe]

to develop from a simple form to a more complex or sophisticated one over an extended period

évoluer, descendre de

évoluer, descendre de

Ex: The Internet has evolved from a basic communication tool to a complex network of information. 
to date back

to have origins or existence that extends to a specific earlier time

remonter à, dater de

remonter à, dater de

Ex: The ancient ruins in the valley date back to the time of the Roman Empire. 
attire
attire
[nom]

the clothes that someone is wearing for a special occasion

tenue, vêtements, habits

tenue, vêtements, habits

Ex: The wedding invitation requested that all guests wear formal attire to the ceremony. 
on the other (hand|)

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point

d'un autre côté, par contre

d'un autre côté, par contre

Ex: The job pays well; on the other hand, the hours are extremely long. 
depending on
depending on
[Adjectif]

being determined by conditions or circumstances that follow

dépendant de, selon

dépendant de, selon

for instance
for instance
[Adverbe]

used to introduce an example of something mentioned

par exemple, à titre d'exemple

par exemple, à titre d'exemple

Ex: There are many beautiful places to visit in Italy, for instance, Rome, Venice, and Florence. 
to drape
to drape
[verbe]

to arrange or hang something loosely and artistically over a surface or object

draper, arranger avec élégance

draper, arranger avec élégance

Ex: She draped the scarf around her neck in a stylish fashion. 
to [come] a long way

to have achieved great success or made great progress

faire beaucoup de chemin, beaucoup progresser

faire beaucoup de chemin, beaucoup progresser

Ex: The company has come a long way since it started in a garage. 
elaborate
elaborate
[Adjectif]

(of clothes and fabrics) having a design that is very detailed and complicated

élaboré, détaillé, recherché

élaboré, détaillé, recherché

Ex: The elaborate gown featured intricate lace detailing and delicate embroidery, making it a stunning choice for the red carpet event. 
to show off

to act in a way that is intended to impress others

crâner, frimer

crâner, frimer

Ex: The chef showed off by creating an intricate dessert. 
to hold out

to extend one's hand or an object toward someone, often to give or offer something to them

tendre, présenter

tendre, présenter

Ex: She held out her hand, offering a warm handshake to greet the visitor. 
sideways
sideways
[Adverbe]

toward or in the direction of one side

de côté, sur le côté

de côté, sur le côté

Ex: She glanced sideways at her friend during the meeting. 
to require
to require
[verbe]

to need or demand something as necessary for a particular purpose or situation

exiger, nécessiter

exiger, nécessiter

Ex: Completing the advanced course will require a solid understanding of the basics. 
as a result
as a result
[Adverbe]

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

en conséquence

en conséquence

Ex: He worked hard on his studies, and as a result, he achieved top grades in the class. 
to trip over

to lose balance and almost fall by accidentally colliding with an object while walking or running

trébucher, buter

trébucher, buter

Ex: The participant had to be careful not to trip over the wires on the stage. 
leap
leap
[nom]

an abrupt change or shift from one state, idea, or condition to another

saut, bond

saut, bond

Ex: The story makes a leap from past to present. 
attitude

the typical way a person thinks or feels about something or someone, often affecting their behavior and decisions

attitude

attitude

Ex: Her positive attitude towards challenges helped her overcome obstacles and achieve her goals. 
knee-length
knee-length
[Adjectif]

extending to the knee

mi-long, jusqu'au genou

mi-long, jusqu'au genou

groundbreaking
groundbreaking
[Adjectif]

original and pioneering in a certain field, often setting a new standard for others to follow

novateur, révolutionnaire

novateur, révolutionnaire

Ex: The scientist's groundbreaking research led to a major breakthrough in cancer treatment. 
independence

the state of being free from the control of others

indépendance

indépendance

Ex: The country gained its independence after years of colonial rule. 
catwalk
catwalk
[nom]

a runway or passage that models walk on in front of the audience during a fashion show

podium

podium

Ex: The models strutted confidently down the catwalk. 
festive
festive
[Adjectif]

fitting for celebrations or cheerful occasions

festif

festif

Ex: The house was decorated in a festive manner, with colorful lights and ornaments during the holiday season. 
handwoven
handwoven
[Adjectif]

made on a handloom

tissé à la main, fabriqué au métier à main

tissé à la main, fabriqué au métier à main

intricate
intricate
[Adjectif]

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

complexe

complexe

Ex: The intricate design of the watch included tiny gears and delicate engravings. 
in {one's} own right

by title vested in yourself or by virtue of qualifications that you have achieved

to blow
to blow
[verbe]

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

souffler

souffler

Ex: A gentle wind blew, making the lake's surface ripple. 
gust
gust
[nom]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

coup de vent

coup de vent

Ex: A sudden gust of wind rattled the windows, causing the curtains to billow into the room. 
memorable
memorable
[Adjectif]

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

mémorable

mémorable

Ex: The speech he gave at the graduation was so inspiring that it became the most memorable part of the ceremony. 
standing

a person's reputation, status, or position within a system, society, or organization

statut, standing, réputation

statut, standing, réputation

Ex: His standing in the company improved significantly after he successfully led the major project. 
rich background

a history, culture, experience, or upbringing containing many meaningful, valuable, or diverse elements

Ex: The city has a rich background in art and architecture. 
woven
woven
[Adjectif]

made or constructed by interlacing threads or strips of material or other elements into a whole

tissé, entrelacé

tissé, entrelacé

straw
straw
[nom]

the dried stalks of cereal plants after the grain has been removed, used for animal bedding, fodder, thatching, or making woven items such as baskets and hats

paille, chaume

paille, chaume

Ex: The artisan wove a basket from finely split straw. 
wearable
wearable
[Adjectif]

suitable for wear or able to be worn

portable, habillable

portable, habillable

as time [goes] on

as more time passes

Ex: As time goes on, people often become more confident. 
to this day
to this day
[Adverbe]

even now or continuing up to the present time

jusqu'à ce jour, encore aujourd'hui

jusqu'à ce jour, encore aujourd'hui

Ex: To this day, she keeps the letters in a wooden box. 
to break away

to decide to separate from a group, system, or tradition

se détacher, se séparer

se détacher, se séparer

Ex: The scientist had to break away from the research team due to conflicting theories. 
source of pride

something that causes a person or group to feel proud

Ex: The championship became a source of pride for the entire town. 
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