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Robes (en. Dresses)

/ʁɔb/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A women's garment that covers the body, often elegantly.

She wore a red dress for the party.

Elle portait une robe rouge pour la fête.

A long garment, often worn during ceremonies or special events.

The bride had a beautiful dress.

La mariée avait une robe magnifique.

Garment worn by a specific group, such as ceremonial dresses.

Judges wear robes during hearings.

Les juges portent des robes lors des audiences.

Etymology

Comes from the Latin 'rappa' which refers to a garment.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to put on a dress

Dressing in a dress.

mettre une robe

wedding dress

Dress worn by the bride during a wedding.

robe de mariée

ball gown

Elegant dress worn at a ball.

robe de bal

summer dress

Lightweight dress worn in summer.

robe d'été

house robe

A home garment, often worn for relaxation.

robe de chambre

Related Words

garment

Any type of garment worn on the body.

vêtement

skirt

Women's garment that descends from the waist.

jupe

tunic

Long and loose garment that covers the body.

tunique

vest

Sleeveless garment worn over a shirt.

gilet

blouse

Lightweight women's garment, often worn over pants.

blouse

Slang Meanings

sexy dress

She bought a new sexy dress for going out.

Elle a acheté une nouvelle robe sexy pour sortir.

evening dress

He said she had a beautiful evening dress.

Il a dit qu'elle avait une belle robe de soirée.

sequined dress

Her sequined dress sparkled under the lights.

Sa robe à paillettes brillait sous les lumières.