Loques (en. Rags)

[lɔk]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Worn, torn, or low-value clothing.

He wore rags that did not suit him at all.

Il portait des loques qui lui allaient si mal.

State of decomposition or advanced wear.

The rags from this old couch show its age.

Les loques de ce vieux canapé montrent son âge.

Cloth or material in very poor condition.

The rags were strewn around the room, attesting to a real mess.

Les loques traînaient dans la pièce, témoignant d'un vrai désordre.

The word 'rags' comes from the Old French 'loque', meaning a piece of cloth or a worn garment.

to be dressed in rags

To be dressed in very worn clothing.

être vêtu de loques

to make rags

To reduce something to the state of rags, to destroy.

faire des loques

to end up in rags

To find oneself in a state of great deterioration.

se retrouver en loques

tatters

Worn or torn clothing.

haillons

rags

Second-hand clothing or old garments.

fripes

cloth

Soft material, usually rolled or woven.

tissu

Mismatched or tasteless clothing.

Look at how he dresses; it looks like he's putting on rags.

Regarde comme il s'habille, on dirait qu'il enfile des loques.

Neglected clothing style.

I love his casual style, even if it looks like rags.

J'adore son style décontracté, même si ça ressemble à des loques.