Costume (en. Suit)
/kɔs.tym/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Clothing used for a role, a performance or a special occasion.
She bought a costume for the carnival.
Elle a acheté un costume pour le carnaval.
A set of garments of a certain fashion.
He wears an elegant suit during soirées.
Il porte un costume élégant lors des soirées.
Formal clothing, often completed with a tie.
Men often wear a suit at the office.
Les hommes portent souvent un costume au bureau.
Etymology
The word costume comes from the Italian 'costume' which means 'habit, custom'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to put on a costume
To dress formally or for a special occasion.
mettre un costume
stage costume
Clothing used by actors during a performance.
costume de scène
to have a tailor-made costume
To have clothing made specifically for oneself.
avoir un costume sur mesure
Related Words
clothing
Any type of garment or attire.
vêtement
outfit
Type or manner of dressing in a particular context.
tenue
fashion
Style or fashion trend.
mode
Slang Meanings
To disguise oneself
For Halloween, he wants to dress up as a vampire.
Pour Halloween, il veut se costumer en vampire.
Formal attire
He is always in a suit for business meetings.
Il est toujours en costume pour les réunions d'affaires.