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    Jersey (en. Jersey)

    ʒɛʀ.zi

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A knitted garment worn on the upper body.
    She wears a wool jersey during winter.
    Elle porte un jersey en laine pendant l'hiver.
    A sports shirt, often associated with football or cycling.
    The team received new jerseys for the season.
    L'équipe a reçu de nouveaux jerseys pour la saison.
    A knitted or crocheted fabric used for making clothing.
    This jersey is very soft to the touch.
    Ce jersey est très doux au toucher.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Island of Jersey, which was an important knitting center in the 16th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put on a jersey
    To put on a sweater or a jersey.
    mettre un jersey
    to be in jersey
    To wear a knitted garment.
    être en jersey
    hockey shirt (hockey jersey)
    Specific garment worn by hockey players.
    maillot de hockey (jersey de hockey)

    Related Words

    knit
    Knitted fabric, often used for clothing.
    maille
    sweater
    Knitted garment worn on the upper body.
    pull
    shirt
    Fitted garment worn by athletes.
    maillot

    Slang Meanings

    A place where one feels comfortable, like home.
    This place is my jersey, where I relax.
    Cet endroit est mon jersey, où je me détends.
    A casual and comfortable style.
    Today, I'm wearing a jersey look.
    Aujourd'hui, je porte un look jersey.