Uniformes (en. Uniforms)
/ynifɔʁm/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
Standardized outfit with the same characteristics.
Students wear uniforms at school.
Les élèves portent des uniformes à l'école.
Similar clothing for members of an organization.
Police officers are easily recognizable by their uniforms.
Les policiers sont facilement reconnaissables grâce à leurs uniformes.
Work clothing specific to a profession.
Firefighters' uniforms are designed to withstand heat.
Les uniformes des pompiers sont conçus pour résister à la chaleur.
Etymology
From the Latin 'uniformis', meaning 'having one form'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to wear the uniform
To follow the rules of an institution by wearing specific clothing.
porter l'uniforme
to conform to the uniform
To conform to the expectations of a group in terms of presentation.
faire l'uniforme
Related Words
uniformity
Character of what is uniform, homogeneous.
uniformité
standard
Standard or model establishing a reference.
standard
dressing
The act of dressing or putting on a uniform.
habillage
Slang Meanings
Clothing that is boring or too conformist.
He can't stand uniforms; he prefers to dress originally.
Il ne supporte pas les uniformes, il préfère s'habiller de manière originale.
Work outfit, often perceived as lacking creativity.
On the construction site, everyone is in uniform; it's not very inspiring.
Sur le chantier, tout le monde est en uniforme, c'est pas très inspirant.