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    Costumes (en. Costumes)

    kɔs.tym

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Clothing that characterizes a character or an outfit for a special occasion.
    She bought costumes for the end-of-year show.
    Elle a acheté des costumes pour le spectacle de fin d'année.
    Attire adopted for an event, a party, or a masquerade ball.
    The children wear costumes for Halloween.
    Les enfants portent des costumes pour Halloween.
    Professional attire, often associated with the working environment.
    He always wears a suit and tie to the office.
    Il porte toujours un costume et une cravate au bureau.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'consuetudo', meaning 'habit' or 'usages', via Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    traditional costume
    Typical clothing of a region or culture.
    costume traditionnel
    to wear a costume
    To dress formally.
    mettre un costume
    evening gown
    Elegant clothing worn at formal events.
    costume de soirée
    to be in costume
    To be dressed formally.
    être en costume

    Related Words

    disguise
    A costume worn to conceal identity or for a festive event.
    déguisement
    clothing
    The items one wears to get dressed.
    vêtements
    fashion
    Current trends in clothing and style.
    mode
    tailored suit
    A women's suit often consisting of a jacket and a skirt.
    tailleur

    Slang Meanings

    Luxury suits worn only for high-end events.
    His costumes are so expensive that he only wears them to galas.
    Ses costumes sont si chers qu'il les porte uniquement pour des galas.
    Comedic costumes used in performances or parodies.
    The costumes they wear in the play are hilarious.
    Les costumes qu'ils portent dans la pièce sont hilarants.