costume

• Ensemble de vêtements porté par un acteur ou un interprète pour un rôle, ou style d'habillement caractéristique d'un pays, d'une époque ou d'une occasion.

A noun referring to a set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a role, or a style of dress characteristic of a particular country, period, or occasion.

1. Theatrical or festive clothingA2formal

   A set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a role, or by someone for a special occasion like a party or festival.

   Costume de théâtre ou de fête

   • She wore a beautiful princess costume to the Halloween party.
   • The actors changed into their costumes before the play started.
   • He bought a superhero costume for the carnival.

   Synonymesapparelattireclothingdressensemblegarbgetupoutfit

2. Traditional or national dressB1formal

   Clothing that is typical of a particular country, historical period, or group of people.

   Costume traditionnel

   • The dancers wore traditional Japanese costumes.
   • The museum displayed costumes from the Victorian era.
   • She studied the regional costumes of Eastern Europe.

   Synonymesattiregarbregalia

• Habiller quelqu'un avec un ensemble de vêtements particulier, généralement pour une représentation ou un événement.

A verb meaning to dress someone in a particular set of clothes, typically for a performance or event.

1. B2formal

   To provide someone with a costume or to dress in a costume.

   déguiser

   • The actors were costumed in elaborate period dresses.
   • She costumed herself as a pirate for the party.
   • The designer costumed the entire cast for the play.

   Synonymesapparelattireclothedisguisedressdress upgarboutfit

   Antonymesdisrobeundress