mannequin

• Nom désignant une reproduction grandeur nature du corps humain, utilisée pour présenter ou ajuster des vêtements, ou une personne engagée pour porter et montrer des articles de mode.

A noun referring to a life-sized model of a human body, used to display or fit clothing, or to a person employed to wear and showcase fashion items.

1. Fashion modelB1formal

   A person, typically female, who wears and displays clothing to showcase fashion designs.

   mannequin (mode)

   • She worked as a mannequin for several top designers during Fashion Week.
   • The mannequin walked gracefully down the runway in the new collection.
   • Many young models aspire to become a mannequin for luxury brands.

   Synonymesfashion modelmodel

2. Display dummyB1formal

   A life-size model of a human body, used to exhibit or sell clothing and accessories.

   Mannequin d'exposition

   • The store window featured a mannequin dressed in the latest spring outfit.
   • Fashion retailers often pose mannequins to attract customers.
   • He adjusted the mannequin's arm to better display the jacket.

   Synonymesdummyfigureformmanikinmodel