Blouse (en. Blouse)

/bluːz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An outer garment, generally light and loose, worn by women.

She is wearing a silk blouse.

Elle porte une blouse en soie.

A loose and light shirt, often long-sleeved.

This blouse is very comfortable.

Cette blouse est très confortable.

A garment used by professionals such as doctors or chefs for protection.

The doctor put on a white blouse before examining the patient.

Le médecin a enfilé une blouse blanche avant d'examiner le patient.

Of French origin, the word 'blouse' originally referred to an apron or work garment. It is derived from the term 'blouson'.

to put on a blouse

To wear a work or protective garment.

mettre une blouse

work blouse

A garment designed to protect personal clothing at work.

blouse de travail

floral blouse

A garment with floral patterns, often light and summery.

blouse à fleurs

blouson

A light garment often zipped, worn like a jacket.

blouson

tunic

A long garment, often worn by women.

tunique

shirt

A garment with a collar, often made of cotton.

chemise

Casual and often loose clothing.

This blouse is perfect for a casual weekend.

Cette blouse est parfaite pour un week-end décontracté.

Clothing that is fashionable or trendy.

I love your blouse, it's so trendy.

J'adore ta blouse, elle est tellement à la mode.