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    Froc (en. Frock)

    /fʁɔk/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A traditional garment worn by certain religious individuals.
    The monk donned his froc before mass.
    Le moine a revêtu son froc avant la messe.
    An outfit that is not very elegant or out of fashion.
    He looks ridiculous in that aging froc.
    Il a l'air ridicule dans ce froc vieillissant.
    A colloquial term to refer to clothing in general.
    He changed his froc before going out.
    Il a changé de froc avant de sortir.

    Etymology

    The word 'froc' comes from the Latin 'frócus', referring to a tunic or garment.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    monk's froc
    Traditional garment worn by monks.
    froc de moine
    to be in one's froc
    To be at ease, relaxed.
    être dans son froc
    to throw one's froc out of the window
    To abandon an old piece of clothing.
    jeter son froc par la fenêtre

    Related Words

    tunic
    Long garment, often sleeveless.
    tunique
    cassock
    Long ecclesiastical garment worn by priests.
    soutane
    chasuble
    Liturgical garment worn by priests during ceremonies.
    chasuble

    Slang Meanings

    A pair of pants or tights, often used casually.
    He put on a comfortable froc to stay home.
    Il a mis un froc confortable pour rester à la maison.
    Lining or undergarment.
    I wear a froc under my suit for extra warmth.
    Je mets un froc en dessous de mon costume pour plus de chaleur.