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Outerwear and Light Jackets Vocabulary
sturdy
sturdy
[Adjectif]

strongly built or solid in nature

solide, robuste

solide, robuste

Ex: Their relationship was built on sturdy foundations, making it substantial and resilient through tough times. 

Leur relation était construite sur des bases solides, la rendant substantielle et résiliente à travers les moments difficiles.

hide
hide
[nom]

the skin of an animal, especially a large animal, either raw or treated

peau

peau

Ex: The animal's hide was cleaned and dried. 
edgy
edgy
[Adjectif]

characterized by daring, avant-garde, or unconventional elements, often standing out visually or stylistically from the norm

avant-gardiste, audacieux

avant-gardiste, audacieux

Ex: His edgy hairstyle, with shaved patterns and vibrant colors, drew compliments and stares. 

Sa coiffure avant-gardiste, avec des motifs rasés et des couleurs vives, a attiré des compliments et des regards.

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.

pilot
pilot
[nom]

someone whose job is to operate an aircraft

pilote

pilote

Ex: A pilot must have good vision and quick reflexes. 
cockpit
cockpit
[nom]

the place where the pilot of an aircraft sits

poste de pilotage

poste de pilotage

Ex: She sat in the cockpit and adjusted the controls. 

Elle s'assit dans le cockpit et ajusta les commandes.

altitude

the distance between an object or point and sea level

altitude

altitude

Ex: The village sits at an altitude of 1,200 meters in the foothills of the mountains. 

Le village se trouve à une altitude de 1 200 mètres dans les contreforts des montagnes.

motorcyclist

someone who rides a motorcycle

motocycliste, pilote de moto

motocycliste, pilote de moto

Ex: A group of motorcyclists gathered at the diner before their ride. 

Un groupe de motards s'est rassemblé au restaurant avant leur balade.

injury
injury
[nom]

any physical damage to a part of the body caused by an accident or attack

blessure

blessure

Ex: He got an injury playing football yesterday. 
biker
biker
[nom]

someone who rides a motorcycle or bicycle

motard, cycliste

motard, cycliste

Ex: Every weekend, the biker joins his friends for a long ride. 

Chaque week-end, le motard rejoint ses amis pour une longue balade.

rebellious
rebellious
[Adjectif]

(of a person) resistant to authority or control, often challenging established norms or rules

rebelle

rebelle

Ex: His rebellious nature led him to question societal expectations and forge his own path in life. 

Sa nature rebelle l'a conduit à remettre en question les attentes de la société et à forger son propre chemin dans la vie.

cuff
cuff
[nom]

the part of a sleeve at the wrist that can be turned back

poignet

poignet

Ex: The elegant dress shirt featured French cuffs, which he adorned with a pair of gold cufflinks. 

La chemise élégante présentait des manchettes françaises, qu'il ornait d'une paire de boutons de manchette en or.

fitted
fitted
[Adjectif]

(of clothes) made in a way that closely covers the body

ajusté

ajusté

Ex: He preferred fitted shirts that tailored to his body shape rather than loose, baggy styles. 

Il préférait les chemises ajustées qui épousaient la forme de son corps plutôt que les styles amples et larges.

waistband

a band of cloth that forms the waist at the top of a skirt, a pair of pants or any other garment

ceinture

ceinture

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. 
versatility

the ability to adapt to many different uses, activities, or styles

polyvalence,  adaptabilité

polyvalence, adaptabilité

Ex: One reason the crop top remains popular is its versatility. 

Une des raisons pour lesquelles le crop top reste populaire est sa polyvalence.

investment

the act or process of putting money into something to gain profit

investissement

investissement

Ex: Real estate investment can be a reliable source of passive income if managed properly. 
gracefully
gracefully
[Adverbe]

in a manner that is characterized by elegance, smoothness, or a pleasing aesthetic

gracieusement, avec élégance

gracieusement, avec élégance

Ex: The swan glided gracefully on the surface of the lake. 

Le cygne glissait gracieusement à la surface du lac.

unique
unique
[Adjectif]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

unique

unique

Ex: He has a unique habit of sketching people he meets for the first time. 

Il a une habitude unique de dessiner les personnes qu'il rencontre pour la première fois.

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.

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. 
punk rock

a loud and fast-paced genre of rock music popular in the 1970s and 80s characterized by short songs and aggressive lyrics

punk rock

punk rock

Ex: She admired the raw intensity and rebellious spirit of punk rock bands like The Clash and Ramones. 

Elle admirait l'intensité brute et l'esprit rebelle des groupes de punk rock comme The Clash et Ramones.

popular culture

the cultural elements and activities that are widely liked, enjoyed, and shared by the general public, particularly younger people

culture populaire, culture de masse

culture populaire, culture de masse

Ex: Pop culture often includes trends like viral internet challenges and memes. 

La culture populaire inclut souvent des tendances comme les défis viraux sur Internet et les mèmes.

auction
auction
[nom]

a sale in which goods or property are sold to the person who offers the highest price

vente aux enchères

vente aux enchères

Ex: Emma bought the antique chair at an auction. 
to shield
to shield
[verbe]

to protect someone or something from harm, danger, or an unpleasant experience

protéger,  abriter

protéger, abriter

Ex: Parents cannot shield their children from every disappointment. 
tough
tough
[Adjectif]

strong enough to withstand adverse conditions or rough handling

résistant, solide

résistant, solide

Ex: The tough leather boots lasted for years despite daily wear. 
fashion statement

something unusual or new owned or worn to attract attention to oneself

déclaration de mode

déclaration de mode

on-screen
on-screen
[Adjectif]

appearing in a film, television show, or other visual media, rather than in real life

à l'écran, en scène

à l'écran, en scène

Ex: Their on-screen chemistry was evident in every scene, leading to speculation about a real-life relationship. 

Leur chimie à l'écran était évidente dans chaque scène, conduisant à des spéculations sur une relation dans la vie réelle.

zipper
zipper
[nom]

an object with two plastic toothed strips used for fastening the open edges of a piece of clothing, bag, etc.

fermeture

fermeture

Ex: The backpack's zipper broke, spilling its contents all over the floor. 

La fermeture éclair du sac à dos s'est cassée, répandant son contenu sur le sol.

snap
snap
[nom]

a small fastener consisting of two parts that press together and separate with a sharp sound

pression,  bouton-pression

pression, bouton-pression

Ex: Daniel fastened the pocket with a metal snap. 
bomber jacket

a short, waist-length jacket with a front zip closure, ribbed cuffs and waistband

blouson bomber, veste bomber

blouson bomber, veste bomber

lined
lined
[Adjectif]

marked or covered with lines, often referring to clothing that features a pattern of lines or has a lining material inside

rayé, doublé

rayé, doublé

Ex: The lined coat kept her warm while adding a stylish touch to her outfit. 

Le manteau doublé l'a gardée au chaud tout en ajoutant une touche élégante à sa tenue.

sleek
sleek
[Adjectif]

having a smooth and shiny texture, typically describing hair, fur, or skin that appears healthy and well-maintained

lisse et brillant

lisse et brillant

Ex: The cat’s sleek fur felt soft and smooth to the touch. 

La fourrure lisse du chat était douce et soyeuse au toucher.

minimalist
minimalist
[Adjectif]

(of fashion styles) favoring simplicity, clean lines, and a limited color palette, avoiding excessive decoration or layering

minimaliste, épuré

minimaliste, épuré

Ex: Minimalist fashion emphasizes quality over quantity. 

La mode minimaliste privilégie la qualité plutôt que la quantité.

durability

the ability of an object or material to withstand wear, pressure, or damage over time, without significant deterioration

durabilité, résistance

durabilité, résistance

Ex: Engineers prioritize durability in bridge construction to ensure long-lasting infrastructure. 

Les ingénieurs privilégient la durabilité dans la construction des ponts pour assurer une infrastructure durable.

wear and tear

the gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

Ex: Seat covers on buses take a lot of wear and tear. 
charm
charm
[nom]

a quality that makes a person or thing attractive, pleasant, or appealing

charme

charme

Ex: Daniel has a natural charm that puts people at ease. 
to dress up

to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

s'habiller élégamment, se mettre sur son trente-et-un

s'habiller élégamment, se mettre sur son trente-et-un

Ex: The children were excited to dress up in costumes for the Halloween party. 

Les enfants étaient excités de se déguiser en costumes pour la fête d'Halloween.

to dress down

to dress in a more casual or informal manner than usual, often for a specific occasion or to conform to a dress code

s'habiller de manière décontractée, se mettre en tenue décontractée

s'habiller de manière décontractée, se mettre en tenue décontractée

Ex: We were told to dress down for the company outing to make it more comfortable. 

On nous a dit de nous habiller décontracté pour la sortie de l'entreprise pour plus de confort.

go-to
go-to
[Adjectif]

always relied on or preferred for a particular need or situation

de prédilection, incontournable

de prédilection, incontournable

Ex: She's my go-to for advice on personal matters. 

Elle est ma référence pour les conseils sur les questions personnelles.

lambskin

the prepared skin of a lamb, especially with the wool still attached

peau d'agneau

peau d'agneau

Ex: She placed a lambskin rug beside the bed. 
goatskin

the hide of a goat

peau de chèvre

peau de chèvre

snugly
snugly
[Adverbe]

in a way that feels warm, cozy, and physically comfortable

confortablement, douillettement

confortablement, douillettement

Ex: They sat snugly together under a thick blanket. 

Ils étaient assis confortablement ensemble sous une couverture épaisse.

to go with
to go with
[verbe]

to complement and suit each other when combined or placed together, particularly regarding appearance or taste

aller avec, se marier avec

aller avec, se marier avec

Ex: These shoes go with almost any outfit due to their versatile design. 

Ces chaussures vont avec presque toutes les tenues grâce à leur design polyvalent.

damp
damp
[Adjectif]

slightly wet, especially in a way that feels unpleasant

humide

humide

Ex: My socks got damp walking through the wet grass. 
to condition

to put a substance on the hair or skin in order to make it healthy and smooth

traiter

traiter

Ex: The spa offers a special treatment to condition the skin, leaving it refreshed and rejuvenated. 
to crack
to crack
[verbe]

to break on the surface without falling into separate pieces

se fendre, se fissurer

se fendre, se fissurer

Ex: The heat caused the pavement to crack, requiring repairs to prevent further damage. 
to [stand] the test of time

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: The teaching method has stood the test of time.  It is still used in schools today. 
nonconformity

the behavior or attitude that does not follow established norms, conventions, or expectations within a society or group

non-conformité

non-conformité

Ex: The artist's work is celebrated for its nonconformity to conventional artistic styles and techniques. 

Le travail de l'artiste est célébré pour sa non-conformité aux styles et techniques artistiques conventionnels.

alike
alike
[Adjectif]

(of two or more things or people) having qualities, characteristics, appearances, etc. that are very similar but not identical

semblable, pareil

semblable, pareil

Ex: The siblings had alike tastes in music, often borrowing each other's albums. 

Les frères et sœurs avaient des goûts semblables en musique, empruntant souvent les albums les uns des autres.

roomy
roomy
[Adjectif]

possessing a great deal of space

spacieux, ample

spacieux, ample

Ex: She bought a roomy backpack to fit all her hiking gear. 

Elle a acheté un sac à dos spacieux pour contenir tout son équipement de randonnée.

cowhide
cowhide
[nom]

the skin of a cow, especially before it is tanned into leather

peau de vache,  cuir de vache

peau de vache, cuir de vache

Ex: Salt was rubbed into the cowhide to preserve it. 
sheepskin

tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

peau de mouton, daim

peau de mouton, daim

statement

a nonverbal message

déclaration non verbale, message non verbal

déclaration non verbale, message non verbal

Ex: The building's design makes a strong architectural statement. 
to adopt
to adopt
[verbe]

to choose and begin to use or show a particular stance, approach, or way of thinking.

adopter, prendre

adopter, prendre

Ex: After much thought, she chose to adopt a position of neutrality in the ongoing debate. 
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