Pourpoint (en. Doublet)
/puʁpwɛ̃/
Synonyms
- veste
- gambison
- pourpoint cintré
Slang Meanings
To exclaim or show surprise at something unexpected.
When he revealed his secret, it was a real pourpoint!
Quand il a révélé son secret, c'était un vrai pourpoint!
To refer to a unit of measurement in sewing.
She needs a fabric pourpoint to finish her dress.
Elle a besoin d'un pourpoint de tissu pour finir sa robe.