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Vocabulaire Essentiel des Bas Décontractés - Shorts

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Key Casual Bottoms Vocabulary
ease
ease
[nom]

a state of being comfortable and relaxed, without worry or difficulty

aisance,  facilité

aisance, facilité

Ex: He worked with great ease, finishing the task ahead of schedule. 
trousers

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

pantalon

pantalon

Ex: His trousers were too long, so he decided to take them to the tailor for alterations. 

Son pantalon était trop long, alors il a décidé de l'emmener chez le tailleur pour des modifications.

casual
casual
[Adjectif]

(of clothing) informal and suitable for ordinary everyday wear

décontracté

décontracté

Ex: Jeans and sneakers are acceptable casual clothing at the office on Fridays. 
wear
wear
[nom]

a piece of clothing for a particular event or purpose

vêtement, tenue

vêtement, tenue

Ex: Formal wear is required for the event. 
sportswear

the outfit worn outside casually or for sport activities

tenue de sport

tenue de sport

Ex: The brand specializes in high-quality sportswear for runners. 

La marque est spécialisée dans les vêtements de sport de haute qualité pour les coureurs.

flexibility

the ability to change or adapt easily to different needs, conditions, or circumstances

flexibilité, adaptabilité, souplesse

flexibilité, adaptabilité, souplesse

Ex: Small companies often have greater flexibility when responding to market changes. 
tunic
tunic
[nom]

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

tunique

tunique

loincloth

a simple piece of cloth that covers the genitals and is worn as an undergarment

cache-sexe, pagne

cache-sexe, pagne

functional
functional
[Adjectif]

designed mainly to be practical and useful rather than attractive

fonctionnel

fonctionnel

Ex: Maria chose a functional backpack with plenty of useful compartments. 
braccae
braccae
[nom]

trousers worn in ancient times by various peoples of Europe, especially the Celts and later adopted by some Roman soldiers for practicality in cold climates

braies, pantalons celtiques

braies, pantalons celtiques

Ex: The Gauls were known for their patterned braccae, which surprised Roman historians. 

Les Gaulois étaient connus pour leurs braccae à motifs, ce qui a surpris les historiens romains.

military

the armed forces of a country

l'armée

l'armée

Ex: He enlisted in the military right out of high school. 
beachwear

clothing and accessories worn for activities on or near the beach

tenue de plage, vêtements de plage

tenue de plage, vêtements de plage

leisure time

the period of time when a person is not working or occupied with other responsibilities

temps libre, loisirs

temps libre, loisirs

Ex: Leisure time is important for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 

Le temps libre est important pour maintenir un équilibre sain entre vie professionnelle et vie privée.

menswear

clothing for men

vêtements pour hommes

vêtements pour hommes

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. 
athletic
athletic
[Adjectif]

related to athletes or their career

de sport, sportif

de sport, sportif

Ex: The school's athletic program encourages students to participate in a variety of sports. 

Le programme athlétique de l'école encourage les élèves à participer à une variété de sports.

spandex
spandex
[nom]

a type of stretchy polyurethane fabric known for its exceptional elasticity, commonly used in athletic wear, swimwear, and form-fitting clothing

élasthanne, lycra

élasthanne, lycra

Ex: Swimmers often wear spandex suits for better movement in the water. 

Les nageurs portent souvent des combinaisons en spandex pour un meilleur mouvement dans l'eau.

polyester

a synthetic fiber that is quick to dry and is widely used in textile industry

polyester

polyester

rugby
rugby
[nom]

a game played by two teams of thirteen or fifteen players, who kick or carry an oval ball over the other team's line to score points

rugby

rugby

Ex: Our city is hosting a rugby tournament next month. 
baggy
baggy
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) loose and not fitting the body tightly

large, desserré

large, desserré

Ex: His baggy sweater kept him warm during the chilly evening. 

Son pull ample l'a gardé au chaud pendant la soirée fraîche.

mobility

the ability to move or be moved freely and easily from one place, position, job, or social situation to another

mobilité

mobilité

Ex: The lightweight wheelchair gives Emma greater mobility around the house. 
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. 
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.

staple
staple
[nom]

an essential item that is regularly used or needed

produit de base, aliment de base

produit de base, aliment de base

Ex: In many regions, maize is the primary staple. 

Dans de nombreuses régions, le maïs est l'aliment de base principal.

to resemble

to be similar to someone or something in appearance, character, or other qualities

ressembler à

ressembler à

Ex: The new building resembles a ship from a distance. 
modern-day
modern-day
[Adjectif]

of or belonging to the present time

contemporain, moderne

contemporain, moderne

Ex: The novel explores modern-day social issues. 

Le roman explore les problèmes sociaux contemporains.

suited
suited
[Adjectif]

fitting for a specific purpose, situation, or person

adapté, approprié

adapté, approprié

Ex: The spacious layout of the apartment is suited for a family. 

La disposition spacieuse de l'appartement est adaptée pour une famille.

battle
battle
[nom]

a fight between opposing armed forces, particularly during a war

bataille, combat

bataille, combat

Ex: Soldiers prepared for the upcoming battle by reviewing strategy and tactics. 
as time [goes] on

as more time passes

Ex: The colors of the fabric faded as time went on. 
to diminish

to become or make something smaller, weaker, less intense, or less in amount

diminuer

diminuer

Ex: Heavy rain diminished visibility on the highway. 
garment
garment
[nom]

an individual piece of clothing

vêtement

vêtement

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

a person who wears or has something on, such as clothing, accessories, or equipment

porteur, utilisateur

porteur, utilisateur

Ex: These shoes adjust to the comfort needs of the wearer over time. 

Ces chaussures s'ajustent aux besoins de confort du porteur avec le temps.

to gain
to gain
[verbe]

to obtain or achieve something that is needed or desired

obtenir, gagner, acquérir

obtenir, gagner, acquérir

Ex: She gained the support of her community for her charity project. 
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.

to pair
to pair
[verbe]

to connect or combine two objects, ideas, or people, often because they complement or work well together

assortir, apparier

assortir, apparier

Ex: The chef expertly paired wine with each dish to enhance the flavors. 
sight
sight
[nom]

anything that is seen

vue,  spectacle

vue, spectacle

Ex: The wrecked car was a disturbing sight. 
seaside
seaside
[nom]

an area by the sea, especially one at which people spend their holiday

bord de la mer

bord de la mer

Ex: The seaside town was bustling with tourists during the holiday season. 

La ville balnéaire était animée par les touristes pendant la saison des vacances.

to popularize

to make something widely known and accepted by the general public, often by adjusting it to fit popular preferences or trends

populariser, vulgariser

populariser, vulgariser

Ex: The chef's cooking show helped popularize the use of unique ingredients in home kitchens. 

L'émission de cuisine du chef a aidé à populariser l'utilisation d'ingrédients uniques dans les cuisines familiales.

iconic
iconic
[Adjectif]

widely recognized and regarded as a symbol of a particular time, place, or culture

iconique

iconique

Ex: The iconic Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy. 

La emblématique Statue de la Liberté est un symbole de liberté et de démocratie.

sporting
sporting
[Adjectif]

relating to, used in, or involving sports

sportif, de sport

sportif, de sport

Ex: She bought new sporting equipment for the school. 
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. 
lightweight
lightweight
[Adjectif]

having little weight or mass, making it easy to carry or move

léger, peu pesant

léger, peu pesant

Ex: She opted for a lightweight jacket since the weather was mild. 

Elle a opté pour une veste légère puisque le temps était doux.

moisture-wicking

designed to draw moisture away from the body or surface to keep it dry

évacuant l'humidité, anti-transpiration

évacuant l'humidité, anti-transpiration

Ex: The fabric's moisture-wicking properties helped keep athletes comfortable. 

Les propriétés d'évacuation de l'humidité du tissu ont aidé à garder les athlètes confortables.

primarily
primarily
[Adverbe]

with a focus on the main aspects of a thing, situation, or person

principalement, essentiellement

principalement, essentiellement

Ex: The design of the car is primarily centered around fuel efficiency. 

La conception de la voiture est principalement centrée sur l'efficacité énergétique.

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.

tropical
tropical
[Adjectif]

of, relating to, or characteristic of the hot regions around the equator

tropical

tropical

Ex: Maria grows several tropical plants in her greenhouse. 
humid
humid
[Adjectif]

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

humide, moite

humide, moite

Ex: She felt sweaty and uncomfortable in the humid climate. 

Elle se sentait en sueur et mal à l'aise dans le climat humide.

trendy
trendy
[Adjectif]

influenced by the latest or popular styles

à la mode

à la mode

Ex: He likes to shop at trendy boutiques to keep his wardrobe fresh. 

Il aime faire du shopping dans des boutiques à la mode pour garder sa garde-robe fraîche.

to rip
to rip
[verbe]

to tear, split, or cut something apart forcefully, usually with a quick movement

déchirer

déchirer

Ex: A nail ripped Michael's jacket as he climbed over the fence. 
to grow into

(of a child) to become big enough to fit clothing that was previously too large

grandir dedans, devenir à la taille de

grandir dedans, devenir à la taille de

Ex: He'll grow into his winter coat by next month. 

Il grandira dans son manteau d'hiver d'ici le mois prochain.

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