Suit (en. Suit)

/sɥit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A garment consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt, often worn on formal occasions.

He wore an elegant suit for the wedding.

Il a porté un costume élégant pour le mariage.

Other types of associated clothing, such as a tie or shirt.

He chose a tie to complete his suit.

Il a choisi une cravate pour compléter son costume.

verb

To adapt or be suitable for something.

This style of music does not suit me; it does not fit me.

Ce style de musique ne me convient pas, il ne me sied pas.

From the Old French 'uit', meaning 'to follow'.

to wear a suit

Dressing formally for an event.

porter un costume

to dress in style

Having a contemporary fashion style.

costumer à la mode

jacket

Garment that constitutes the upper part of a suit.

veste

trousers

Garment for the legs, often worn with a jacket.

pantalon

tie

Textile accessory worn around the neck, often with a suit.

cravate

A business suit, often associated with businessmen.

He walks into the office like a real 'suit'.

Il marche dans le bureau comme un vrai 'suit'.

A professional in business, especially in the finance sector.

The suits dominate the financial district.

Les suits dominent le quartier financier.