Tablier (en. Apron)

/ta.bli.e/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Protective clothing often worn in the kitchen or workshop.

The chef put on an apron before starting to cook.

Le chef a mis un tablier avant de commencer à cuisiner.

Part of a chimney that supports the flue.

The apron of the chimney needs to be cleaned.

Le tablier de la cheminée a besoin d'être nettoyé.

From old French 'tablier', derived from 'table', referring to protection against stains.

to have the apron

To be ahead of events or in the process of preparing something.

avoir du tablier

to put on the apron

To start working or preparing food.

mettre le tablier

apron of a firefighter

A fairly robust apron, often used in construction.

tablier de sapeur

apron

English term for an apron.

apron

overalls

Similar garment but also covering the legs.

salopette

towel

Equipment used to wipe hands or the table.

serviette

To take on multiple tasks at once.

He really has a full apron today!

Il a vraiment un tablier chargé aujourd'hui!

To be ready to face anything.

She put on her apron to face a tough day.

Elle a mis son tablier pour affronter une journée difficile.