shirtfront

• Partie avant d'une chemise, souvent la zone non couverte par le veston, ou plastron amovible empesé imitant le devant d'une chemise.

A noun referring to the front part of a shirt, often the area not covered by a jacket, or a detachable starched insert worn to simulate the front of a shirt.

1. Front part of a shirtB2formal

   The front section of a shirt, typically the part that is visible and not covered by a jacket or vest.

   devant de chemise

   • He adjusted his shirtfront before the interview.
   • The stain was clearly visible on his white shirtfront.
   • A crisp shirtfront is essential for a formal look.

   Synonymesbosom

2. Detachable shirt frontC1formalbritish

   A removable, often starched, insert worn under a jacket to simulate the front of a formal shirt.

   Plastron amovible de chemise

   • He wore a detachable shirtfront with his tuxedo.
   • The vintage shirtfront was made of stiff cotton.
   • Formal attire in the 19th century often included a separate shirtfront.

   Synonymesdickeydickie