Vêtues (en. Dressed)

/vetɥy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
Articles worn on the body for covering or protection.
Clothes must be suitable for the season.
Les vêtements doivent être adaptés à la saison.
A set of textile or leather designed to dress the body.
She bought new clothes for the summer.
Elle a acheté de nouvelles vétues pour l'été.

Etymology

From the Latin 'vestitus', meaning 'dressed'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to be dressed in
to wear a particular type of clothing.
être vêtu de
to dress oneself
to put clothes on oneself.
se vêtir
to dress someone
to dress a person.
vêtir quelqu'un

Related Words

garment
Sewing article intended to cover the body.
vêtement
fashion history
Evolution of clothing styles over time.
histoire de mode
stylist
A person who designs or creates clothing patterns.
styliste

Slang Meanings

To have style.
This outfit is really stylish, I love it!
Cette tenue est vraiment vétue, j'adore!
To be fashionable.
He is always fashionable, he keeps up with trends.
Il est toujours vétue, il suit les tendances.