Pellisson (en. Pellisson)

/pɛ.li.sɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A type of coat or jacket typically made from soft materials.
She wears a wool pellisson to protect herself from the cold.
Elle porte un pellisson en laine pour se protéger du froid.
Traditional clothing mainly used in winter.
The pellisson is ideal for cool evenings.
Le pellisson est idéal pour les soirées fraîches.
A garment that provides warmth and comfort.
I love to snuggle in my pellisson on winter days.
J'adore me blottir dans mon pellisson lors des journées d'hiver.

Etymology

From old French 'pelichon', derived from 'pelisse', which means fur coat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to put on a pellisson
To dress warmly.
mettre un pellisson
to have a pellisson on one's back
To be very comfortable or cozy.
avoir un pellisson sur le dos
to wear a pellisson
To don a warm garment.
porter un pellisson

Related Words

pelisse
A long coat, often made of fur.
pelisse
coat
Outerwear to protect against the cold.
manteau
puffy jacket
Light and warm jacket, often padded.
doudoune

Slang Meanings

To have too many warm clothes on oneself.
He looks like a bear with his pellisson and puffy jacket.
Il ressemble à un ours avec son pellisson et sa doudoune.
To be very comfortable or relaxed.
This evening is perfect, I am in pellisson mode.
Cette soirée est parfaite, je suis en mode pellisson.