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vêtements

Definitions of vêtements
  1. noun
    a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
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    types:
    accessoires
    clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
    parure
    especially fine or decorative clothing
    costume, vêtement de nuit
    clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
    changement, vetement de rechange
    a different or fresh set of clothes
    vêtements civils
    ordinary clothing as distinguished from uniforms, work clothes, clerical garb, etc.
    chaussures
    clothing worn on a person's feet
    vêtement
    an article of clothing
    ganterie
    clothing for the hands
    coiffure
    clothing for the head
    chemise de nuit, pyjama, vêtements de nuit
    garments designed to be worn in bed
    vêtement d'extérieur
    clothing for use outdoors
    vêtement de protection
    clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury
    uniforme
    clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
    vêtements de travail
    clothing worn for doing manual labor
    ceinture
    a band to tie or buckle around the body (usually at the waist)
    bretelle
    elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
    brassière, bustier
    an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts
    béret, casquette
    a tight-fitting headdress
    vêtements civils
    civilian garb as opposed to a military uniform
    costume
    the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
    coutume
    the attire characteristic of a country or a time or a social class
    costume
    unusual or period attire not characteristic of or appropriate to the time and place
    bleu
    a loose-fitting protective garment that is worn over other clothing
    couche, lange
    garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement
    scaphandre
    a weighted and hermetically sealed garment supplied with air; worn by underwater divers
    robe
    a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
    haut-de-forme
    a man's hat with a tall crown; usually covered with silk or with beaver fur
    coudière
    protective garment consisting of a pad worn over the elbow by football and hockey players
    habit, tenue de soirée, tenue de sortie
    attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening
    gant
    handwear: covers the hand and wrist
    robe
    outerwear consisting of a long flowing garment used for official or ceremonial occasions
    faux cheveux
    a covering or bunch of human or artificial hair used for disguise or adornment
    bonnet, capuchon, chapeau
    headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
    casque
    a protective headgear made of hard material to resist blows
    bonnet, capuchon
    a headdress that protects the head and face
    bonneterie
    socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
    coiffe monté sur rubis
    a headdress adorned with jewels
    genouillère
    protective garment consisting of a pad worn by football or baseball or hockey players
    blanchisserie
    garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
    jambières, leggings, leggins
    a garment covering the leg (usually extending from the knee to the ankle)
    mitre
    a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
    articles portés au cou
    articles of clothing worn about the neck
    déshabillé, négligé, peignoir, robe de chambre
    a loose dressing gown for women
    chemise de nuit
    lingerie consisting of a loose dress designed to be worn in bed by women
    chemise de nuit
    nightclothes worn by men
    ensemble
    a set of clothing (with accessories)
    salopette
    (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
    vêtement de dessus
    a garment worn over other garments
    pyjama
    (usually plural) loose-fitting nightclothes worn for sleeping or lounging; have a jacket top and trousers
    robe
    any loose flowing garment
    foulard, écharpe
    a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
    protège-tibia
    a stiff protective garment worn by hockey players or a catcher in baseball to protect the shins
    chemise
    a garment worn on the upper half of the body
    épaulette
    protective garment consisting of a hard rounded pad worn by football players to protect their shoulders
    jupe
    a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women
    costume
    a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
    chandail, sweater
    a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
    maillot de bain
    tight fitting garment worn for swimming
    corsage
    a garment (especially for women) that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips
    sous-vêtement
    a garment worn under other garments
    gilet
    a man's sleeveless garment worn underneath a coat
    deuil, habits de circonstance
    a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
    type of:
    biens de consommation
    goods (as food or clothing) intended for direct use or consumption
    housse
    an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
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