Mantoue (en. Mantua)

/mɑ̃.tu/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Traditional garment, often used in certain regions.

He put on his mantoue to go out in the cold.

Il a enfilé son mantoue pour sortir dans le froid.

Protective clothing against wind and rain.

The wool mantoue keeps him warm during the winter.

Le mantoue en laine le garde au chaud pendant l'hiver.

Large outdoor coat, typically with a hood.

She wears a mantoue with beautiful embroidery.

Elle porte un mantoue avec une belle broderie.

Uncertain origin, but may be related to the Italian term 'mantello', which means cloak.

put on a mantoue

Put on an extra garment to protect against the cold.

mettre un mantoue

be under one's mantoue

Be protected or hidden under a loose garment.

être sous son mantoue

rain mantoue

Waterproof garment worn during bad weather.

mantoue de pluie

coat

Garment with sleeves, similar to the mantoue, but generally more fitted.

manteau

cape

Piece of fabric worn over the shoulders, often sleeveless.

cape

clothing

Any type of garment or accessory worn on the body.

vêtement

Exaggeration in fashion style.

He's so flashy with his mantoue, it's almost a show.

Il est tellement flashy avec son mantoue, c'est presque un spectacle.

Used to refer to someone who generally hides their intentions.

He's a real mantoue, you never know what he really thinks.

C'est un vrai mantoue, on ne sait jamais ce qu'il pense vraiment.