Cravate (en. Tie)

/kʁavat/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Clothing accessory, typically made of fabric, worn around the neck.

He wore a silk tie for the interview.

Il a mis une cravate en soie pour l'entretien.

Device used to hold clothing together, like a safety tie.

He wears a safety tie while at work.

Il porte une cravate de sécurité lors de son travail.

An article of clothing symbolizing professionalism in certain professions.

In this company, wearing a tie is mandatory for meetings.

Dans cette entreprise, une cravate est obligatoire pour les réunions.

From the Croatian 'hrvat', referring to a traditional garment worn by Croats in the 17th century.

to put on a tie

To dress elegantly

mettre une cravate

sailor's tie

A specific type of tie used in the navy

cravate de marin

polka dot tie

A style of tie with polka dot patterns

cravate à pois

bow tie

Technique for tying a tie.

nœud de cravate

scarf

Piece of fabric worn around the neck.

foulard

clothing

Object worn on the body.

vêtement

To be well-dressed

He is always in a tie; he's a real dandy!

Il est toujours en cravate, c'est un vrai dandy !

To give oneself a serious appearance

With his tie, he tries to give himself a professional look.

Avec sa cravate, il essaie de se donner un air professionnel.