Tailles (en. Sizes)

/tɑj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Measure of the height, width, or thickness of an object or a person.
She wears a clothing size 38.
Elle porte une taille de vêtement 38.
Set of dimensions of a product.
The available sizes for these shoes are 40, 41, and 42.
Les tailles disponibles de ces chaussures sont 40, 41 et 42.
Specific proportions or dimensions.
He had to choose a size suitable for his body type.
Il a dû choisir une taille adaptée à sa morphologie.

Etymology

From Latin 'talia', the plural of 'talis' meaning 'such' or 'such kind'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

one size
Size that fits all.
taille unique
to the size of
Adapted to the dimension of something.
à la taille de
different sizes
Variety of dimensions.
tailles différentes

Related Words

tailor
Person who creates custom clothing.
tailleur
to cut
Action of cutting or shaping something.
tailler
clothing size
Measurement used for choosing clothing.
taille de vêtement

Slang Meanings

To have excessive sizes, to be very tall.
He is so tall, he has giant sizes!
Il est tellement grand, il a des tailles de géant !
To talk about a large volume or size.
This pizza has crazy sizes!
Cette pizza a des tailles de folie !