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    Paletot (en. Coat)

    pal-e-to

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A long and loose coat worn over other clothing.
    He put on his paletot before going out.
    Il a enfilé son paletot avant de sortir.
    A lightweight garment, often made of wool or cotton, used to protect against the cold.
    She chose a paletot for the cool evening.
    Elle a choisi un paletot pour la fraîcheur du soir.
    Traditionally, a paletot is worn over a suit.
    His woolen paletot perfectly completes his outfit.
    Son paletot en drap de laine complète parfaitement sa tenue.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'paletot', derived from 'palet', a small piece of wood or metal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in one's paletot
    To be warm or comfortable.
    être dans son paletot
    to put on one's paletot
    To prepare to go out, to cover up.
    mettre son paletot

    Related Words

    coat
    Long garment made of fabric, generally worn to protect against the cold.
    manteau
    jacket
    Lightweight or shorter garment worn over a top.
    veste

    Slang Meanings

    An old coat that is no longer fashionable.
    He has been wearing that outdated paletot for years.
    Il porte ce paletot ringard depuis des années.
    A spare garment, often worn out.
    She took her old paletot to take the dog out.
    Elle a pris son vieux paletot pour sortir le chien.