Mitten (en. Mitten)

mi.tɛn

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A garment covering the hand, leaving space for the thumb.

She wears mittens to protect herself from the cold.

Elle porte des mitaines pour se protéger du froid.

An accessory often used in outdoor activities during winter.

Mittens are ideal for skiing.

Les mitaines sont idéales pour faire du ski.

A glove typically warmer and more enveloping than an ordinary glove.

He lost one of his mittens during the walk.

Il a perdu une de ses mitaines pendant la balade.

The word 'mitten' comes from Middle French 'mitaine', derived from Latin 'mittens', which means 'to send'.

to have cold hands

to be very cold, particularly due to lack of protection.

avoir les mains gelées

to put on the mittens

to dress for the cold, mainly in winter.

mettre les mitaines

glove

Garment that covers the hand and fingers.

gant

mitten

Fingerless glove or with a separate thumb.

mitaine

waistcoat

Garment worn to keep warm, often sleeveless.

waistcoat

It's a grandma thing.

These mittens are totally a grandma thing.

Ces mitaines, c'est trop un truc de mamie.

Protection against the cold.

I need my mittens to go out.

J'ai besoin de mes mitaines pour sortir.