L'habit (en. The habit)

/la.bi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Garment, either in general or referring to a particular type.

He is wearing traditional attire for the ceremony.

Il porte un habit traditionnel pour la cérémonie.

Formal attire.

She chose an elegant outfit for the wedding.

Elle a choisi un habit élégant pour le mariage.

Set of clothing specific to a profession or function.

Firefighters wear an outfit suited to their work.

Les pompiers portent un habit adapté à leur travail.

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

to have the outfit

To be in possession of the required attire or to eagerly await wearing something.

avoir l'habit

to change one's outfit

To modify one's appearance or clothing style.

changer d'habit

to make the outfit

To create or design clothing.

faire l'habit

to dress

To put clothes on someone.

habiller

accustomed

A person who frequents a place regularly.

habitué

habit

Regular behavior due to repetition.

habitude

Trendy clothing style.

That guy really has swag with his outfit.

Ce mec a vraiment le swag avec son habit.

Refers to evening wear or elegant attire.

To go out, she wore her chic outfit.

Pour sortir, elle a mis son habit chic.