Habits (en. Clothes)

/a.bi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Clothes that one wears daily.

He wears elegant clothes to go to work.

Il porte des habits élégants pour aller au travail.

Traditional or specific garments for a group.

The formal clothes were worn at the wedding.

Les habits de cérémonie étaient portés lors du mariage.

A set of clothes forming an outfit.

She bought new clothes for the summer.

Elle a acheté de nouveaux habits pour l'été.

From the Latin 'habitus' meaning 'state, condition, appearance'.

work clothes

Clothes worn for work.

habits de travail

change of clothes

To change one's clothes.

changer d'habits

city clothes

Clothes suitable for an urban situation.

habits de ville

sportswear

Clothing designed for sporting activities.

habits de sport

clothes

Items worn on the body.

vêtements

suit

Set of formal clothing.

costume

outfit

The way one dresses, usually for a specific occasion.

tenue

Style or vibe of clothing

He has a unique style with his clothes.

Il a un style bien à lui avec ses habits.

Worn or neglected clothing

I'm not going to make a big deal out of it, they're just clothes.

Je ne vais pas en faire un plat, ce ne sont que des habits.