French words for clothes
Need to learn some French words for clothing? This free online French lesson will teach you how to talk about clothes that are suitable for the conditions. Listen closely to the pronunciation and practice saying these items of clothing in French.
You can be more dependent on the weather when traveling, because you are likely to spend more time outside. You'll enjoy yourself a lot more if you have the appropriate clothing!
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Un manteau
A coat
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Une écharpe
A scarf
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Un chapeau
A hat
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Une veste
A jacket
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Un imperméable
A raincoat
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Un parapluie
An umbrella
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Une paire de gants
A pair of gloves
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Une paire de chaussettes épaisses
A pair of thick socks
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Une paire de bottes
A pair of boots
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Une paire de chaussures
A pair of shoes
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Des sandales
Sandals
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Un pullover
A sweater
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Des habits chauds
Warm clothing
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Des habits légers
Light clothing
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Un maillot de bain
A swimsuit
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Un bikini
A bikini
If you are lucky enough to have some good weather you might also need…
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Des lunettes de soleil
The sunglasses
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De la crème solaire
The sunscreen
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Un chapeau contre le soleil
A sun hat
If the weather is no good, you may want to say that you are boiling hot, freezing cold, wet, or miserable. Here are some useful sentences…
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J’ai froid.
I’m cold.
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Je suis congelé(e).
I’m freezing.
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J’ai chaud.
I’m hot.
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Je transpire.
I’m sweating.
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Mes pieds sont froids.
My feet are cold.
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Mes doigts sont froids
My fingers are frozen.
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Je suis trempé(e).
I’m soaking wet.
I hope you enjoyed today’s lesson.
À bientôt!
Marie-Claire Rivière and the Rocket French Team
P.S. Try out these exercises to see how much you have learned!
Exercise 1: Match the French word with its English translation.
1. Un manteau
( ____ )
a. Light clothing
2. Un chapeau contre le soleil
( ____ )
b. A raincoat
3. Des habits légers
( ____ )
c. A bikini
4. Un bikini
( ____ )
d. A coat
5. Un imperméable
( ____ )
e. A sun hat
Exercise 2. Now, match the statements with the correct English translation.
1. J’ai froid
( ____ )
a. I’m soaking wet.
2. Je transpire.
( ____ )
b. I’m hot.
3. Je suis trempé.
( ____ )
c. I’m sweating.
4. Je suis congelé.
( ____ )
d. I’m cold.
5. J’ai chaud.
( ____ )
e. I’m freezing.
