Robe (en. Dress)

/ʁob/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Garment, usually with sleeves, often worn on formal occasions.

She wore a stunning dress to the party.

Elle a porté une robe magnifique à la soirée.

Nightwear, like a nightgown.

She put on her bathrobe before going to bed.

Elle s'est mise en robe de chambre avant d'aller au lit.

Uniform dress or traditional clothing associated with a specific profession or role.

Judges wear a robe during hearings.

Les juges portent une robe lors des audiences.

The word 'robe' comes from the Latin 'rauba', which means a piece of fabric.

to put on a dress

to wear a dress, usually in the context of going out or a special event.

mettre une robe

wedding dress

dress specifically designed for a bride on her wedding day.

robe de mariée

ball gown

elegant dress worn at a ball or formal event.

robe de bal

skirt

Women's clothing that reaches down to the legs, typically worn at the waist.

jupe

tunic

Long garment that covers the body, worn over other clothes.

tunique

vest

Sleeveless garment, worn over a shirt or sweater.

gilet

Casual or relaxed dress.

She wears a simple dress to go to the market.

Elle porte une robe toute simple pour aller au marché.

Sexy or alluring dress.

This dress is too sexy for a business meeting.

Cette robe est trop sexy pour un rendez-vous d'affaires.