Gants (en. Gloves)

/ɡɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Clothing covering the hands, usually made of fabric or leather.

He put on his gloves before going out in cold weather.

Il a mis ses gants avant de sortir par temps froid.

Equipment used in certain professions to protect the hands.

Safety gloves are necessary in this laboratory.

Les gants de sécurité sont nécessaires dans ce laboratoire.

Fashion accessory that can be worn for aesthetic reasons.

She chose white gloves for her wedding.

Elle a choisi des gants blancs pour son mariage.

Derived from the old French 'gant', which itself comes from the Germanic.

to put on gloves

To act with caution or delicacy.

mettre des gants

boxing gloves

Accessory used in boxing to protect the hands.

gants de boxe

gardening gloves

Protective tools worn while gardening.

gants de jardinage

mittens

Fingerless gloves.

mitaines

latex glove

Latex glove used for medical reasons.

gant de latex

leather glove

Glove made of leather, often used for protection.

gant de cuir