Pantalon (en. Pants)
pã.ta.lɔ̃
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Garment that covers the legs and is worn from the waist to the ankles.
She is wearing elegant black pants.
Elle porte un pantalon noir élégant.
Canvas or denim pants, often worn for casual activities.
He put on his old pants to work in the garden.
Il a mis son vieux pantalon pour travailler dans le jardin.
Garment that can be adjusted at the waist with a belt.
These pants have an elastic waistband.
Ce pantalon a une taille élastique.
Etymology
From the Italian word 'pantalone', referring to a character from commedia dell'arte.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to put on pants
Wearing pants.
mettre un pantalon
striped pants
Pants with vertical lines.
un pantalon à rayures
sweatpants
Comfortable pants for sports.
pantalon de survêtement
Related Words
shorts
Short pants, typically worn in summer.
bermuda
jeans
Pants made of denim.
jean
leggings
Fitted and elastic pants.
legging
Slang Meanings
Pants that are too small.
These pants are too tight, I can't wear them.
Ce pantalon est trop serré, je ne peux pas le porter.
Outdated pants.
Look at these pants, they are totally out of style.
Regarde ces pantalons, ils sont complètement has-been.