Camisole (en. Straitjacket)

/ka.mi.zɔl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Lightweight garment, usually made of soft fabric, worn on the upper body.

She is wearing a silk camisole under her blouse.

Elle porte une camisole en soie sous son chemisier.

Straitjacket, a garment used to restrict a person's movements.

He was placed in a straitjacket for his safety.

Il a été placé dans une camisole de force pour sa sécurité.

From Old French 'caminsole', derived from 'camisa' meaning shirt.

to put on a camisole

to wear a lightweight undergarment

mettre une camisole

straitjacket

clothing meant to immobilize the arms

camisole de force

to be in a camisole

to feel comfortable and relaxed

être en camisole

shirt

Lightweight garment worn on the upper body.

chemise

tank top

Sleeveless garment worn on the torso.

débardeur

lingerie

Women's intimate apparel.

lingerie

Fun or casual camisole.

This camisole is too casual for going out in the evening.

Cette camisole est trop décontractée pour sortir en soirée.

Camisole referring to a relaxed fashion style.

She chose a stylish camisole for the beach.

Elle a choisi une camisole stylée pour la plage.