habits de circonstance

Definitions of habits de circonstance
  1. noun
    a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
    synonyms: deuil
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    type of:
    vêtement
    an article of clothing
  2. noun
    formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
    synonyms: costume d'apparat, habit de gala
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    type of:
    habit, tenue de soirée, tenue de sortie
    attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening
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