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    Pelisse (en. Pelisse)

    /pə.lis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Long and warm garment, often made of fur.
    She wore an elegant pelisse for the ceremony.
    Elle portait une pelisse élégante pour la cérémonie.
    Traditional garment worn by women in the 19th century.
    The ladies of the time wore pelisses adorned with embroidery.
    Les dames de l'époque portaient des pelisses ornées de broderies.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'pellicia', which means 'skin cover'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a pelisse on one's back
    To be well warm.
    avoir une pelisse sur le dos
    fur pelisse
    Fur clothing.
    pelisse de fourrure

    Related Words

    coat
    Long garment worn to protect against the cold.
    manteau
    cape
    Sleeveless garment worn over the shoulders.
    cape

    Slang Meanings

    Very elegant clothing style.
    This look is very pelisse, I love it!
    Ce look est très pelisse, j'adore !
    To feel at ease and comfortable.
    After a long day, I'm in my pelisse at home.
    Après une longue journée, je suis dans ma pelisse à la maison.