Ceinture (en. Belt)

/sɑ̃.tyʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Clothing accessory used to hold a garment at the waist.

He had to buy a new belt because the old one was worn out.

Il a dû acheter une nouvelle ceinture car l'ancienne était usée.

In martial arts, a rank symbolized by a colored belt.

She passed her exam and obtained her black belt in judo.

Elle a passé son examen et a obtenu la ceinture noire en judo.

Seatbelt in a vehicle.

It is important to always fasten your seatbelt in the car.

Il est important de toujours attacher sa ceinture de sécurité en voiture.

Comes from the Latin 'cinctura', which means 'surrounding' or 'wrapping'.

to put on the belt

Fasten the seatbelt.

mettre la ceinture

black belt

Indicates advanced mastery in martial arts.

ceinture noire

abdominal belt

Muscles around the waist that support the trunk.

ceinture abdominale

hanger

Device used to hang clothes.

cintre

corset

Accessory used to mark the waist, often used in fashion.

serre-taille

strap

Band used to hold or carry something.

sangle

A sequined belt that draws attention.

Look at that bling-bling belt, it's too flashy!

Regarde cette ceinture bling-bling, elle est trop flashy !

Wallet, used to describe a belt containing money.

He always keeps some bills in his belt, just in case.

Il garde toujours quelques billets dans sa ceinture, juste au cas où.