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    Serge (en. Serge)

    /sɛʁʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Heavy and textured fabric, often made of wool.
    She chose a serge coat for winter.
    Elle a choisi un manteau en serge pour l'hiver.
    A type of fabric used in making uniforms.
    The sergeant wore a serge tunic.
    Le sergent portait une tunique en serge.
    A type of fabric used for formal clothing.
    The customer requested a blue serge suit.
    Le client a demandé un costume en serge bleue.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'sericum', which means silk.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cotton serge
    Fabric made from cotton, often used for lightweight clothing.
    serge de coton
    military serge
    Specific fabric used for military uniforms.
    serge militaire

    Related Words

    fabric
    Textile material used for making clothing.
    tissu
    tailor
    Person who sews custom clothing.
    tailleur
    uniform
    Standardized clothing worn by a group.
    uniforme

    Slang Meanings

    Familiar term for a friendly person.
    He is always there to help me, he’s a true serge.
    Il est toujours là pour m'aider, c'est un vrai serge.
    Can refer to someone with a neat appearance.
    Look at him, he’s dressed like a serge today.
    Regarde-le, il est habillé comme un serge aujourd'hui.