Clothing and appearance are essential things that every person looks forward to. It boosts our confidence and helps us in building our image. It’s not hard to see why France has a reputation for great fashion and stylish clothing. Go to any French city, and you’ll see some of the most chic-ly dressed people in the world.
French Vocabulary Words for Clothing
| French Word | Meaning In English |
| Prêt-a-porter | A French term for ready to wear. |
| un chapeau | a hat |
| un bonnet | a beanie/winter hat |
| des gants | gloves |
| une écharpe | a scarf |
| une ceinture | a belt |
| des bijoux | jewelry |
| une montre | a watch |
| un bracelet | a bracelet |
| un collier | a necklace |
| des boucles d’oreilles | earrings |
| un maillot de bain | a swimsuit / bathing suit |
| maillot de bain deux-pièce | a two-piece bikini |
| un bikini | a bikini |
| un maillot | a uniform or sports jersey |
| un peignoir (de bain) | a (bath)robe |
| un cardigan | a cardigan |
| un casque | a helmet |
| un anorak | ski jacket |
| un blouson | jacket |
| un gilet | cardigan |
| un imperméable | raincoat |
| un jean | jeans |
| un maillot (de bain) | bathing suit |
| un manteau | coat |
| un pantalon | pants |
| un pull | sweater |
| un pyjama | pajamas |
| un short | shorts |
| un tee-shirt | T-shirt |
| des bottes | boots |
| des chaussettes | socks |
| des chaussures | shoes |
| des chaussures à hauts talons | high-heeled shoes |
| des sandales | sandals |
| des tennis | sneakers |
| un pull | sweater |
| Vêtements de femme | Women’s clothing |
| un bikini | bikini |
| une chemise de nuit | nightgown |
| un chemisier | blouse |
| une jupe | skirt |
| une minijupe | miniskirt |
| une robe | dress |
| un tailleur | suit |
| Vêtements d’homme | Men’s clothing |
| une ceinture | cummerbund |
| une chemise | shirt |
| un costume | suit |
| une cravate | tie |
| un gilet | suit vest, waistcoast |
| un nœud papillon | bow tie |
| un smoking | tuxedo |
| un veston de sport | sport jacket |
| un boxer-short | boxer shorts |
| un caleçon | underwear |
| un maillot de corps | undershirt |
We hope that this list will give you a good understanding of words used in French clothing industry. You can use these words to describe different styles of clothing.
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