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    Collant (en. Sticky)

    /kɔ.lɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A fitted garment, often made of nylon, that covers the legs.
    She is wearing black tights with a dress.
    Elle porte des collants noirs avec une robe.
    A type of food product (like jam) that sticks to other surfaces.
    This cake is so sticky that it's hard to separate.
    Ce gâteau est si collant qu'il est difficile à séparer.
    A substance with a sticky texture.
    The glue used is very sticky.
    Le colle utilisée est très collante.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'coller', indicating the quality of sticking.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stick to the skin
    A piece of clothing that hugs the body's shapes.
    collant à la peau
    a pair of tights that is so tight
    A tight-fitting pair of tights that can be uncomfortable.
    un collant si serré
    wearing tights
    Putting on tights as clothing.
    porter des collants

    Related Words

    collage
    The action of sticking pieces together.
    collage
    adhesive
    A product used to stick objects together.
    adhésif
    sticky paste
    A mixture that has a sticky consistency.
    pâte collante

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to sports leggings.
    She goes jogging in tights.
    Elle fait du jogging en collant.
    Describes something very boring and repetitive.
    This task was really sticky.
    Cette tâche était vraiment collante.