Manteau (en. Coat)

/mɑ̃.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Article of clothing that covers the body down to the legs.

She is wearing a warm coat to face the winter.

Elle porte un manteau chaud pour affronter l'hiver.

Outer garment, often with sleeves.

He bought a wool coat for the cold season.

Il a acheté un manteau en laine pour la saison froide.

Coat used for formal occasions.

For the wedding, she chose an elegant coat.

Pour le mariage, elle a choisi un manteau élégant.

From the Latin 'mantellum', which means cover or coat.

Put on your coat

Put on your coat before going out.

mettre son manteau

Fur coat

A coat made from animal fur.

manteau de fourrure

Raincoat

A waterproof coat designed to protect from the rain.

manteau de pluie

Cover

Piece of fabric used to cover or protect oneself.

couverture

Garment

Article of clothing worn by a person.

vêtement

Warm

Having a high temperature, able to warm.

chaud

Very long and loose coat.

He bought a 'lumberjack coat' for the winter.

Il a acheté un 'manteau de bucheron' pour l'hiver.

Outdated coat.

This old coat is really a 'grandmother's coat'.

Ce vieux manteau est vraiment un 'manteau de grand-mère'.