Gilet (en. Vest)
/ʒi.lɛ/
Synonyms
- chandail
- gilet de bain
- gilet de sécurité
- gilet sans manches
Slang Meanings
Survival vest in an informal context.
He always has a vest on him in case of trouble.
Il a toujours un gilet sur lui en cas de pépin.
Referring to a vest that is out of fashion.
His vest is so old, it's a real grandfather vest.
Son gilet est tellement vieux, c'est un vrai gilet de grand-père.