Veste (en. Jacket)

vɛst

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Garment with sleeves, often made of fabric, covering the upper body.

She wore her favorite jacket for the winter.

Elle a porté sa veste préférée pour l'hiver.

Outerwear, often used for protection against the cold.

He needs a new jacket for mountain walks.

Il a besoin d'une nouvelle veste pour les promenades en montagne.

Suit jacket, often associated with trousers for a formal outfit.

He put on a smart jacket for the wedding.

Il a mis une veste élégante pour le mariage.

From the Latin 'vesta', which refers to a cover or coat.

suit jacket

Formal jacket worn with matching trousers.

veste de costume

denim jacket

Jacket made of denim, often worn casually.

veste en jean

winter jacket

Thick jacket designed to keep warm during the winter.

veste d'hiver

coat

Longer outerwear, typically worn in cold weather.

manteau

bomber jacket

Short and fitted garment, often made of leather or fabric.

blouson

vest

Sleeveless garment, often worn under a jacket.

gilet

Trendy jacket

His trendy jacket attracts all the attention.

Sa veste à la mode attire tous les regards.

jacket

He always has a stylish jacket on him.

Il a toujours une jacket stylée sur lui.