Vêtue (en. Dressed)
/vɛty/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
adjective
Refers to a person who is dressed.
She is dressed in a beautiful dress.
Elle est vêtue d'une belle robe.
Qualifies something that is covered or dressed.
The statue is dressed in a white sheet.
La statue est vêtue d'un drap blanc.
Indicates a state of dressing.
The children are dressed warmly for winter.
Les enfants sont vêtus chaudement pour l'hiver.
Etymology
From the verb 'to dress', from Latin 'vestire' which means 'to clothe'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dressed in white
Completely dressed in white.
vêtue de blanc
to be dressed elegantly
To dress with style and taste.
être vêtue de manière élégante
to get dressed quickly
To get dressed in a short amount of time.
se vêtir rapidement
Related Words
clothing
Article of clothing.
vêtement
to dress
To dress someone.
vêtir
dressed
Woman or person who is dressed.
vêtue
Slang Meanings
Overdressed.
She is overdressed for a trip to the park.
Elle est trop vétue pour une sortie au parc.
Casual.
He is dressed casually for his appointment.
Il est vétu casual pour son rendez-vous.