kaftan

• Nom désignant une longue robe ample à manches larges, généralement en coton ou en soie, ceinte d'une ceinture, portée à l'origine par les hommes au Moyen-Orient ; il désigne aussi un vêtement féminin s'inspirant de cette tunique traditionnelle.

A noun referring to a long, loose garment with full sleeves, typically made of cotton or silk and fastened with a sash, originally worn by men in the Near East; also used to describe a woman's dress style inspired by this traditional cloak.

1. Women's dress styleB1formal

   A loose, flowing dress style for women, inspired by traditional men's cloaks from the Near East.

   Caftan féminin

   • She wore a beautiful silk kaftan to the summer party.
   • The fashion designer featured colorful kaftans in her new collection.
   • Kaftans are popular beachwear due to their comfortable fit.

   Synonymescaftan

2. Traditional men's cloakB2formal

   A long, loose cloak with full sleeves and a sash, typically made of cotton or silk, worn by men in the Levant region.

   Caftan masculin traditionnel

   • The merchant wore a traditional kaftan during the festival.
   • In many parts of the Middle East, the kaftan is a symbol of hospitality.
   • He adjusted his sash on the kaftan before entering the mosque.

   Synonymescaftan