Lingerie (en. Lingerie)

/lɛ̃.ʒə.ʁi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Lightweight clothing, often made of fine and sheer fabric, worn under clothing.

She bought lingerie for her honeymoon.

Elle a acheté de la lingerie pour sa lune de miel.

Set of refined underwear.

Lingerie can be both comfortable and alluring.

La lingerie peut être à la fois confortable et séduisante.

Intimate clothing that is often associated with seduction.

He surprised his partner with elegant lingerie.

Il a surpris sa compagne avec une lingerie élégante.

The word 'lingerie' comes from the French 'linge', which means 'linen for the body'.

sexy lingerie

A set of lingerie designed to seduce.

lingerie sexy

lingerie shopping

To go buy underwear, often for a special occasion.

faire du shopping de lingerie

luxury lingerie

High-quality lingerie items, often made with precious materials.

lingerie de luxe

bra

A women's garment that covers and supports the breasts.

soutien-gorge

panties

A women's garment that covers the buttocks, generally worn under clothing.

culotte

babydoll

A light and short dress worn as nightwear.

nuisette

Undergarments

He chose to give undergarments as a birthday gift.

Il a choisi d'offrir des affaires de dessous comme cadeau d'anniversaire.

Charm kit

She took out her charm kit to impress her date.

Elle a sorti sa trousse de charme pour impressionner son rendez-vous.