Peignoir (en. Bathrobe)

/pɛɲwaʁ/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Garment used after a shower or for relaxing at home.

She wears a silk bathrobe after her bath.

Elle porte un peignoir en soie après son bain.

Indoor garment often worn over an outfit.

My favorite bathrobe is the one made of terry cotton.

Mon peignoir préféré est celui en coton éponge.

Light clothing to cover up at home.

He put on his bathrobe before going downstairs for breakfast.

Il a mis son peignoir avant de descendre prendre le petit déjeuner.

From the verb 'peigner', referring to the action of combing, as it was often worn after grooming.

put on a bathrobe

Slipping into a light garment after a bath or shower.

mettre un peignoir

relax in a bathrobe

Spending relaxed time at home wearing a bathrobe.

se détendre en peignoir

bathrobe

Bathrobe specifically designed to be worn after a bath.

peignoir de bain

dress

Women's garment with sleeves, often synonymous with a bathrobe.

robe

towel

Absorbent fabric used for drying, often used in conjunction with the bathrobe.

serviette

kimono

Garment of Japanese origin, similar in style to the bathrobe.

kimono

Casual and comfortable clothing

She spent the whole day in a bathrobe, watching movies.

Elle a passé toute la journée en peignoir, à regarder des films.

Feelings of laziness

There's nothing like a bathrobe for a day of lounging at home.

Rien de tel qu'un peignoir pour une journée de farniente à la maison.