Pantalons (en. Pants)
/pɑ̃.ta.lɔ̃/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Garment with two legs, worn by men and women.
She is wearing blue pants.
Elle porte des pantalons bleus.
Fabric or denim clothing, often associated with various styles.
He bought pants for winter.
Il a acheté des pantalons pour l'hiver.
A type of clothing that varies in cut and length.
Chino pants are very popular.
Les pantalons chinos sont très populaires.
Etymology
From the Italian word 'pantalone', referring to a character from commedia dell'arte.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sweatpants
Comfortable clothing, often worn for sports.
pantalons de survêtement
put on the pants
Expresses taking control of the situation.
mettre les pantalons
high-waisted pants
A model of pants with a waistband higher than the waist.
pantalons taille haute
short pants
Clothing that stops above the ankles.
pantalons courts
Related Words
bermuda
Short pants, often worn in summer.
bermuda
legging
Form-fitting clothing that covers the legs.
legging
shorts
Short pants, generally worn in warm weather.
short
Slang Meanings
Worn jeans.
Look at my old pants; they are really torn.
Regarde mes vieux pantalons, ils sont vraiment déchirés.
Loose or baggy pants.
I prefer to wear nice, loose slacks.
Je préfère porter des slacks agréables et amples.