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Vocabulaire Essentiel des Bas Décontractés - Jupe

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voluminous
voluminous
[Adjectif]

having abundant fabric that creates a large silhouette

volumineux

volumineux

Ex: His voluminous cloak billowed dramatically in the wind. 

Son manteau volumineux se gonflait de façon dramatique dans le vent.

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 country's history is filled with stories of rebellion against oppression. 
garment
garment
[nom]

an individual piece of clothing

vêtement

vêtement

Ex: Each garment is inspected carefully before it leaves the factory. 
string
string
[nom]

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

ficelle, cordon

ficelle, cordon

Ex: He pulled the string to close the bag securely. 
linen
linen
[nom]

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

lin

lin

Ex: The artisan crafted intricate embroidery on the linen napkins, adding a personalized touch to the dining experience. 

L'artisan a brodé des motifs complexes sur les serviettes en lin, ajoutant une touche personnalisée à l'expérience culinaire.

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.

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: Unlike the tunic, the stola was reserved for respectable married women. 

Contrairement à la tunique, la stola était réservée aux femmes mariées respectables.

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: Fashion in the Renaissance often included a farthingale to create a dramatic silhouette. 

La mode à la Renaissance incluait souvent un vertugadin pour créer une silhouette dramatique.

wealth
wealth
[nom]

a large amount of valuable material possessions or financial resources

Ex: The country's oil reserves generated enormous wealth over the past decade. 
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.

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: Many martial arts emphasize both physical training and mental discipline. 

De nombreux arts martiaux mettent l'accent à la fois sur l'entraînement physique et sur la discipline mentale.

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: As the eldest member of the clan, she held a place of honor and respect during family gatherings. 
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: The curtains had a pleated design, adding texture and volume to the room. 

Les rideaux avaient un design plissé, ajoutant de la texture et du volume à la pièce.

cloth
cloth
[nom]

material made by weaving, knitting, or otherwise forming fibers, especially for making clothes or household items

tissu, étoffe

tissu, étoffe

Ex: The curtains are made from a thick cotton cloth. 
versatile
versatile
[Adjectif]

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

polyvalent

polyvalent

Ex: Offering a wide range of customizable features, the versatile software program adapts to different needs and requirements. 

Offrant une large gamme de fonctionnalités personnalisables, le logiciel polyvalent s'adapte à différents besoins et exigences.

to wrap
to wrap
[verbe]

to cover or enclose something in paper, cloth, or another material

emballer

emballer

Ex: Please wrap the glasses carefully before putting them in the box. 
waist
waist
[nom]

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, usually narrower than the areas above and below it

taille

taille

Ex: The water came up to Daniel's waist. 
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: Their relationship grew stronger over time. 

Leur relation s'est renforcée au fil du temps.

to evolve
to evolve
[verbe]

to develop or change gradually over time into a different form

évoluer, descendre de

évoluer, descendre de

Ex: Her ideas about education have evolved considerably over the years. 
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 family heirloom has a rich history, and its origins date back several centuries. 

L'héritage familial a une histoire riche, et ses origines remontent à plusieurs siècles.

attire
attire
[nom]

the clothes that someone is wearing for a special occasion

tenue, vêtements, habits

tenue, vêtements, habits

Ex: For the gala, she chose an elegant gown that was the epitome of sophisticated attire. 

Pour la gala, elle a choisi une robe élégante qui était l'archétype de la tenue sophistiquée.

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: She loves the city's energy.  On the other, she hates the noise and crowds. 

Elle aime l'énergie de la ville. D'un autre côté, elle déteste le bruit et la foule.

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: Learning a new language can be beneficial in many ways; for instance, it can improve cognitive abilities and enhance cultural understanding. 

Apprendre une nouvelle langue peut être bénéfique à bien des égards ; par exemple, cela peut améliorer les capacités cognitives et renforcer la compréhension culturelle.

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: The designer draped the fabric over the mannequin to visualize the dress's silhouette. 

Le designer a drapé le tissu sur le mannequin pour visualiser la silhouette de la robe.

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: You've come a long way as a designer. 

Tu as fait beaucoup de chemin en tant que designer.

elaborate
elaborate
[Adjectif]

(of clothing, fabric, or decoration) having many complicated and carefully designed details

élaboré, détaillé, recherché

élaboré, détaillé, recherché

Ex: The curtains were decorated with elaborate patterns. 
to show off

to act in a way that is intended to impress others

frimer, agir pour impressionner les autres

frimer, agir pour impressionner les autres

Ex: He was showing off by lifting the heaviest weights at the gym. 

Il frime en soulevant les poids les plus lourds à la salle de sport.

to hold out

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

tendre, présenter en tendant

tendre, présenter en tendant

Ex: The child held out a bouquet of flowers to her mother as a surprise. 

L'enfant a tendu un bouquet de fleurs à sa mère en guise de surprise.

sideways
sideways
[Adverbe]

toward or in the direction of one side

de côté, sur le côté

de côté, sur le côté

Ex: He shuffled sideways to make room for others in the crowded elevator. 

Il se déplaça latéralement pour faire de la place aux autres dans l'ascenseur bondé.

to require
to require
[verbe]

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

exiger, nécessiter

exiger, nécessiter

Ex: The job application will require a resume and a cover letter. 
as a result
as a result
[Adverbe]

used to indicate the outcome of a preceding action or situation

en conséquence

en conséquence

Ex: The company implemented cost-cutting measures, and as a result, their profits increased significantly. 

L'entreprise a mis en œuvre des mesures de réduction des coûts, et en conséquence, leurs bénéfices ont considérablement augmenté.

to trip over

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

trébucher sur quelque chose en marchant ou courant et manquer de tomber, accrocher le pied à quelque chose et perdre l'équilibre

trébucher sur quelque chose en marchant ou courant et manquer de tomber, accrocher le pied à quelque chose et perdre l'équilibre

Ex: The performer managed not to trip over the costume during the stage act. 

L'artiste a réussi à ne pas trébucher sur le costume pendant la représentation sur scène.

leap
leap
[nom]

a sudden or major transition from one state, stage, or idea to another

bond

bond

Ex: The story makes an unexpected leap from the present to the distant future. 
attitude

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

attitude

attitude

Ex: A respectful attitude towards others fosters healthy relationships and mutual understanding. 
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: Her groundbreaking novel challenged societal norms and sparked important conversations about gender equality. 

Son roman révolutionnaire a défié les normes sociétales et a suscité des conversations importantes sur l'égalité des genres.

independence

the state of being free from the control of others

indépendance

indépendance

Ex: Financial independence is one of his long-term goals. 
catwalk
catwalk
[nom]

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

podium

podium

Ex: The lights lit up the catwalk as the show began. 

Les lumières ont illuminé le podium alors que le spectacle commençait.

festive
festive
[Adjectif]

fitting for celebrations or cheerful occasions

festif

festif

Ex: The atmosphere in the town square became festive as people gathered for the annual carnival. 

L'atmosphère sur la place de la ville est devenue festive alors que les gens se rassemblaient pour le carnaval annuel.

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 artist created an intricate painting filled with hidden details. 

L'artiste a créé une peinture complexe remplie de détails cachés.

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: She let the cool breeze blow through her hair. 
gust
gust
[nom]

a drastic and sudden rush of wind

coup de vent

coup de vent

Ex: The storm intensified with each powerful gust, bending trees and sending debris flying through the air. 

La tempête s'intensifiait avec chaque rafale puissante, courbant les arbres et envoyant des débris voler dans les airs.

memorable
memorable
[Adjectif]

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

mémorable

mémorable

Ex: Their wedding was a memorable event, filled with laughter and joy. 

Leur mariage était un événement mémorable, rempli de rires et de joie.

standing

a person's or organization's status, rank, or reputation within a group or society

statut, standing, réputation

statut, standing, réputation

Ex: The scandal seriously damaged the company's standing. 
rich background

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

Ex: Her rich background in music influenced her teaching style. 
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 crops after the grain has been removed

paille,  chaume

paille, chaume

Ex: Emma filled the chicken coop with clean straw. 
wearable
wearable
[Adjectif]

suitable or practical to be worn

portable, metable

portable, metable

Ex: These shoes are attractive and wearable enough for everyday use. 
as time [goes] on

as more time passes

Ex: The colors of the fabric faded as time went on. 
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: The event remains controversial to this day. 

L'événement reste controversé à ce jour.

to break away

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

se détacher, se séparer

se détacher, se séparer

Ex: The movement helped young people break away from social expectations. 
source of pride

something that causes a person or group to feel proud

Ex: Her garden is a major source of pride for her. 
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