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Vocabulaire Avancé pour le TOEFL - Monde de la Mode

Ici, vous apprendrez quelques mots anglais sur le monde de la mode, tels que "boucle", "cape", "tiara", etc., nécessaires pour l'examen TOEFL.

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anklet
anklet
[nom]

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the ankle

bracelet de cheville

bracelet de cheville

bracelet

a decorative item, worn around the wrist or arm

bracelet

bracelet

Ex: My sister loves to wear a beaded bracelet that she made herself. 

Ma sœur adore porter un bracelet perlé qu'elle a fabriqué elle-même.

bandana
bandana
[nom]

a large piece of cloth with vibrant colors worn around the neck or head

bandana

bandana

blazer
blazer
[nom]

a type of light jacket either worn with pants that do not match or as a uniform by the members of a union, school, club, etc.

blazer

blazer

Ex: A blazer adds a polished look to any outfit. 

Un blazer ajoute une touche élégante à toute tenue.

pullover

a warm knitted piece of clothing made of wool with long sleeves and no buttons

pull-over

pull-over

Ex: He bought a woolen pullover for the winter. 

Il a acheté un pull en laine pour l'hiver.

buckle
buckle
[nom]

a piece of metal or plastic with a hinged pin that is used for fastening a belt, bag, shoe, etc.

boucle

boucle

Ex: The old leather satchel had a brass buckle that added a touch of vintage charm. 

Le vieux sac en cuir avait une boucle en laiton qui ajoutait une touche de charme vintage.

chic
chic
[Adjectif]

having an appealing appearance that is stylish

chic, élégant

chic, élégant

Ex: The chic interior design of the apartment impressed all the guests. 

Le design d'intérieur chic de l'appartement a impressionné tous les invités.

bonnet
bonnet
[nom]

a hat with strings tied under the chin, worn by women or children, especially in the past

bonnet

bonnet

cloak
cloak
[nom]

a loose overgarment without sleeves fastened at the neck

cape

cape

Ex: She wrapped herself in a warm, woolen cloak to ward off the chill of the evening air. 

Elle s'enveloppa dans une cape en laine chaude pour se protéger du froid de l'air du soir.

cape
cape
[nom]

a loose garment without sleeves that is fastened at the neck and hangs from the shoulders, shorter than a cloak

cape

cape

Ex: She wore a stylish black cape over her evening gown, adding a touch of elegance to her ensemble. 

Elle portait une cape noire élégante par-dessus sa robe de soirée, ajoutant une touche d'élégance à sa tenue.

cufflink

each of the pair of decorative buttons linked to a man's shirt cuff

bouton de manchette

bouton de manchette

brooch
brooch
[nom]

a decorative ornament, often metal set with gems or enamel, fastened to clothing by a hinged pin and catch

broche

broche

Ex: The museum displayed a medieval gold brooch encrusted with garnets. 

Le musée exposait une broche médiévale en or incrustée de grenats.

locket
locket
[nom]

a small decorative case, usually made of valuable metal, which a memento can be kept inside and is worn around the neck on a chain or necklace

médaillon

médaillon

tiara
tiara
[nom]

a piece of jewelry, decorated by gemstones, resembling a small crown worn on the front of the head by women

diadème

diadème

cut
cut
[nom]

the way a garment is cut, giving it a particular style

la coupe, le tombé

la coupe, le tombé

Ex: The tailored cut of the suit accentuated his physique, giving him a polished and professional appearance. 

La coupe sur mesure du costume accentuait sa silhouette, lui donnant une apparence soignée et professionnelle.

low-cut
low-cut
[Adjectif]

(of women's clothing) designed with a neckline that dips low at the front

décolleté

décolleté

Ex: The low-cut blouse was perfect for the warm summer evening. 

Le chemisier décolleté était parfait pour la chaude soirée d'été.

flamboyant
flamboyant
[Adjectif]

exhibiting striking and showy characteristics, often characterized by extravagance or exuberance

voyant, flamboyant

voyant, flamboyant

Ex: He was known for his flamboyant style of dress, often wearing vibrant colors and bold patterns. 

Il était connu pour son style vestimentaire flamboyant, portant souvent des couleurs vives et des motifs audacieux.

hijab
hijab
[nom]

a religious piece of clothing, worn by some Muslim women in public, covering the head and neck

hijab

hijab

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.

nightgown

a long loose garment similar to a nightdress, worn by women or girls in bed

robe de nuit, chemise de nuit

robe de nuit, chemise de nuit

Ex: Her old nightgown was so soft that she refused to throw it away. 

Sa vieille chemise de nuit était si douce qu'elle a refusé de la jeter.

high-top
high-top
[Adjectif]

(of athletic footwear) covering the ankle of the wearer

basket montante, tennis montante

basket montante, tennis montante

V-neck
V-neck
[nom]

(of a piece of clothing) having a neckline in the shape of the letter V

à col en V

à col en V

Ex: The V-neck design elongates the neck, making it a flattering choice for many body types. 

Le design en V allonge le cou, ce qui en fait un choix flatteur pour de nombreux types de corps.

flattering
flattering
[Adjectif]

improving or emphasizing someone's good features, making them appear more attractive

avantageux

avantageux

becoming
becoming
[Adjectif]

(of clothes, colors, hairstyles etc.) enhancing the wearer's appearance and making them more attractive

seyant

seyant

Ex: The well-chosen accessories were becoming and made her look effortlessly chic. 

Les accessoires bien choisis étaient flatteurs et lui donnaient un look chic sans effort.

overdressed
overdressed
[Adjectif]

wearing clothes that are too formal or excessive for a particular occasion

trop habillé

trop habillé

underdressed
underdressed
[Adjectif]

wearing clothes that are too casual or inadequate for a particular occasion

pas assez habillé

pas assez habillé

waistline

the measurement around the middle part of someone's body

taille

taille

Ex: The waistline of the pants was adjustable, allowing for a customized fit. 

Le tour de taille du pantalon était réglable, permettant un ajustement personnalisé.

textile
textile
[nom]

any type of knitted, felted or woven cloth

textile

textile

Ex: The market sold colorful textiles made from natural fibers. 

Le marché vendait des textiles colorés fabriqués à partir de fibres naturelles.

mohair
mohair
[nom]

a soft yarn or fabric, made from the fine wool of the angora goat

mohair

mohair

leotard
leotard
[nom]

a tight-fitting garment made of stretchy fabric, covering the body from the shoulders to the top of the thighs, worn especially by ballet dancers, acrobats, etc.

justaucorps

justaucorps

velvet
velvet
[nom]

a cloth with a smooth and thick surface, typically made of cotton or silk

velours

velours

Ex: The tailor carefully measured the velvet before cutting it for the gown. 

Le tailleur a soigneusement mesuré le velours avant de le couper pour la robe.

satin
satin
[nom]

a type of very smooth fabric with a glossy surface

satin

satin

suede
suede
[nom]

soft leather with a velvety surface, used for making shoes, jackets, etc.

daim, cuir suédé

daim, cuir suédé

Ex: His suede jacket had a soft, velvety texture that made it both stylish and comfortable. 

Sa veste en daim avait une texture douce et veloutée qui la rendait à la fois élégante et confortable.

cashmere

fine, soft wool that is originally taken from the undercoat of the Kashmir goat

cachemire

cachemire

strap
strap
[nom]

a narrow strip of flexible material used to fasten, support, carry, or hold something in place

sangle

sangle

Ex: The backpack's padded straps made it easy to carry, even when loaded with books. 
revealing
revealing
[Adjectif]

(of a piece of clothing) displaying more of the wearer's body than usual

léger, très court, décolleté

léger, très court, décolleté

ragged
ragged
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) shabby, old and in poor condition

loqueteux

loqueteux

Ex: His shirt was so ragged that it barely held together at the seams. 

Sa chemise était si déguenillée qu'elle tenait à peine aux coutures.

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