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    Tailleur (en. Tailor)

    /tɑ.jœʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A generally formal women's garment consisting of a jacket and a bottom piece.
    She chose an elegant suit for the interview.
    Elle a choisi un tailleur élégant pour l'entretien.
    A person who makes custom clothing.
    The tailor took the measurements for his suit.
    Le tailleur a pris les mesures pour son costume.
    A professional-style outfit.
    Lawyers often wear a suit in court.
    Les avocates portent souvent un tailleur au tribunal.

    Etymology

    The word 'tailleur' comes from the verb 'tailler', meaning 'to cut' in Old French.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a tailor-made suit
    Means having a garment made specifically for oneself.
    avoir un tailleur sur mesure
    to wear a suit
    Means to wear a formal set of clothing.
    porter un tailleur
    to go to the tailor
    Means to go to a dressmaker for alterations.
    aller au tailleur

    Related Words

    couturier
    A professional who designs and makes clothing.
    couturier
    jacket
    An upper garment worn on the body.
    veste
    skirt
    A garment that covers the lower part of the body.
    jupe

    Slang Meanings

    A chic and trendy suit.
    This new suit is really fashionable!
    Ce nouveau tailleur est vraiment à la mode !
    Connotation of professional success.
    She is always in a suit, it shows her seriousness.
    Elle est toujours en tailleur, ça montre son sérieux.