khaki

• Décrit une couleur brun-jaune terne, souvent associée aux uniformes militaires et aux vêtements décontractés.

Describes a dull yellowish-brown color, often associated with military uniforms and casual clothing.

1. B1formal

   Having a light yellowish-brown color, often used in military and outdoor clothing.

   Couleur kaki

   • He wore a khaki shirt to the picnic.
   • The soldiers' uniforms were made of khaki fabric.
   • She painted the room a soft khaki shade.

   Synonymesbeigedrabfawnolivetan

2. Made of khaki fabricB2formal

   Made of or relating to a strong cotton or wool fabric of a khaki color, traditionally used for military uniforms.

   en kaki (fait de tissu kaki)

   • The expedition team used khaki tents for camping.
   • My grandfather still has his old khaki jacket from the war.
   • The store sells both khaki pants and shorts.

• Tissu résistant à armure sergée, généralement de couleur brun jaunâtre, utilisé à l'origine pour les uniformes militaires. Désigne aussi cette couleur.

A sturdy twilled cloth, typically of a yellowish-brown color, originally used for military uniforms.

1. Fabric for uniformsB1formal

   A strong, twilled fabric with a yellowish-brown color, commonly used for making military uniforms.

   Tissu kaki pour uniformes

   • The soldiers wore uniforms made of khaki.
   • Khaki is a popular choice for outdoor workwear.
   • The army issued new khaki shirts to the recruits.

   Synonymesdrab

2. A2formal

   A light yellowish-brown or olive-brown color.

   Kaki (couleur)

   • She painted the walls a soft khaki.
   • The jacket comes in khaki and navy blue.
   • Khaki is a versatile color for casual clothing.

   Synonymesbeigebuffecruolive drabsandtan