Jupe (en. Skirt)

/ʒyp/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A garment that falls to a certain length, worn by women.
She chose to wear a long skirt for the evening.
Elle a choisi de porter une jupe longue pour la soirée.
A garment that can be made from different materials and styles.
This denim skirt is very comfortable.
Cette jupe en denim est très confortable.
A part of an outfit that can be paired with various tops.
This skirt goes well with a white top.
Cette jupe se marie bien avec un haut blanc.

Etymology

From Latin 'suppenda', meaning 'suspended'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pencil skirt
Fitted skirt, often worn at work.
jupe crayon
flared skirt
Skirt that widens at the bottom.
jupe évasée
wear a skirt
Being dressed in a skirt.
porter une jupe

Related Words

waist
Area of the body where the skirt is fitted.
taille
fashion
The collection of clothing and fashion styles.
mode
accessories
Complementary items to wear with a skirt.
accessoires

Slang Meanings

short skirt
She is wearing a short skirt tonight.
Elle porte une jupe courte ce soir.
mini skirt
The mini skirt is very trendy this summer.
La mini-jupe est très tendance cet été.