clothes

• Articles portés sur le corps pour se protéger des intempéries, par pudeur ou pour des raisons décoratives et culturelles. Comprend des vêtements faits de divers tissus.

Items worn on the body to provide protection from the elements, modesty, or for decorative and cultural purposes. These typically include garments made from various fabrics such as cotton, wool, silk, or synthetic materials, covering different parts of the body like the torso, legs, arms, or feet. The term encompasses everyday wear, formal attire, sportswear, and specialized outfits, reflecting personal style, social status, climate, and occasion.

indénombrable · pluriel irrégulier

1. Garments worn on the bodyA1formal

   Articles designed to be worn by people to cover and protect the body, made from textiles or other materials, serving purposes such as warmth, comfort, fashion, or cultural expression. These can range from basic everyday items to elaborate outfits for special events, and are usually changed according to weather, activity, or social context.

   Vêtements

   • She folded the clean ones and placed them neatly in the drawers.
   • In cold weather, people layer several ones to stay warm and comfortable.
   • The store offers a wide selection of fashionable ones for all ages.
   • He packed light, taking only essential ones for the short trip.
   • Traditional ones in many cultures carry symbolic meanings related to ceremonies or status.

   Synonymesapparelarrayattireclothingcostumedressgarbraimentwardrobewear

2. Bedclothes or beddingB2formal

   Fabric items used on a bed for sleeping, such as sheets, blankets, pillowcases, and duvet covers, which provide comfort and hygiene. This older or more specific usage distinguishes them from garments worn on the body, though the plural form is now more commonly associated with apparel.

   Literie (linge de lit)

   • The hotel provides fresh ones daily for every guest room.
   • She changed the ones on the bed before the visitors arrived.
   • High-quality ones made of cotton ensure a good night's rest.
   • In winter, thicker ones are preferred to retain heat.
   • The laundry service washes and irons all the ones used in the establishment.

   Synonymesbed linenbedclothesbeddinglinen

• Verbe signifiant fournir des vêtements à quelqu'un ou habiller ; couvrir ou envelopper comme d'un vêtement.

A verb meaning to provide or dress someone in clothes; to cover or invest as if with clothing.

verbe irrégulier

1. Provide with clothesB2formal

   To put clothes on someone or provide them with clothing.

   Habiller (quelqu'un)

   • She clothed her children in warm winter jackets.
   • The charity helps to feed and clothe the homeless.
   • He was clothed in a simple cotton shirt and trousers.

   Synonymesapparelarrayattiredressfit outgarbinvestoutfitrobe

   Antonymesbaredisrobestripunclotheundress

2. Cover or envelopC1formal

   To cover something as if with clothing; to envelop or surround.

   Envelopper, revêtir

   • The mountains were clothed in mist.
   • The trees were clothed in autumn colors.
   • The idea was clothed in complex language.

   Synonymescloakcoverdrapeenvelopmantleshroudveilwrap

   Antonymesbareexposestripuncover