Épaulettes (en. Shoulder pads)

/epolɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Ornaments worn on the shoulders, especially in military uniforms.

Officers wear epaulets of different colors according to their rank.

Les officiers portent des épaulettes de différentes couleurs selon leur grade.

Fashion accessories that add style to clothing.

She added epaulets to her jacket for a modern look.

Elle a ajouté des épaulettes à sa veste pour un look moderne.

Derived from the French "épaule," which means "shoulder."

to wear epaulets

Means to have epaulets on a garment.

porter des épaulettes

gold epaulets

Refers to epaulets adorned with gold, symbols of prestige.

épaulettes dorées

to add epaulets

Indicates the act of putting epaulets on a garment to style it.

ajouter des épaulettes

shoulder

Part of the body between the neck and the arm.

épaule

uniform

Standardized clothing worn by members of groups or organizations.

uniforme

insignia

Symbol or mark indicating a rank or status.

insigne

Military style

He wears his jacket with epaulets; it’s very military style.

Il porte sa veste avec des épaulettes, c’est très style militaire.

Exaggerated look

His enormous epaulets give him an exaggerated look.

Ses épaulettes énormes lui donnent un look exagéré.