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    Marcel (en. Marcel)

    [maʁ.sɛl]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Fitted sleeveless garment often worn as underwear.
    He put on a marcel before starting his training.
    Il a mis un marcel avant de commencer son entraînement.
    Very fitted T-shirt, sometimes used for sporting activities.
    She chose a marcel for her morning jog.
    Elle a choisi un marcel pour son jogging matinal.
    Another term for a bodysuit.
    In the summer, he prefers to wear a marcel rather than a shirt.
    Lors de l'été, il préfère porter un marcel plutôt qu'une chemise.

    Etymology

    The word 'marcel' comes from the name of Marcel Célestin, a French clothing designer.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    striped marcel
    A marcel that has stripes.
    marcel à rayures
    wear a marcel
    Means to wear this type of clothing, often associated with sportiness.
    porter un marcel

    Related Words

    sleeveless top
    Sleeveless garment similar to a marcel but often looser.
    débardeur
    T-shirt
    A short-sleeved garment, usually made of cotton.
    t-shirt

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to refer to a man who wears a lot of casual clothing like marcels.
    He always walks around in a marcel in the summer; it's a real vacation style.
    Il se promène toujours en marcel l'été, c'est un vrai style de vacancier.
    In slang, refers to a person who is unkempt.
    Look at him with his wrinkled marcel; he needs a fashion tip.
    Regarde-le avec son marcel froissé, il a besoin d'un conseil mode.