Revêtu (en. Coated)

/ʁəv.ty/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Who wears or is covered with a garment.
She was clad in an elegant dress.
Elle était revêtue d'une robe élégante.
Having taken on a particular appearance.
The building was adorned with bright colors.
Le bâtiment était revêtu de couleurs vives.
Used to describe something that is decorated.
The wall is covered with magnificent frescoes.
Le mur est revêtu de magnifiques fresques.

Etymology

From the verb 'revêtir', which means 'to put on a garment'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

clad in light
Imbued or filled with light.
revêtu de lumière
clothed in authority
Having authority or power.
revêtu d'une autorité

Related Words

revêtir
To put on a garment.
revêtir
garment
What one wears on oneself.
vêtement
decoration
The act of decorating.
décoration

Slang Meanings

Careful, classy approach.
He always shows up dressed like a model.
Il arrive toujours revêtu comme un mannequin.
To have style.
She is always well dressed for the evenings.
Elle est toujours bien revêtue pour les soirées.