To say you wear something, use porter: je porte un pull. To talk about getting dressed, use the reflexive s'habiller.
Tops (les hauts)
| French | English | Note |
|---|
| le t-shirt | t-shirt | |
| la chemise | shirt (button-down) | |
| le pull | sweater, jumper | Short for pull-over. |
| le sweat | sweatshirt, hoodie | |
| la veste | jacket, blazer | |
| le manteau | coat | |
| le blouson | casual jacket | |
| le costume | suit (men's) | |
| le tailleur | suit (women's) | |
Bottoms (les bas)
| French | English | Note |
|---|
| le pantalon | trousers, pants | Singular in French! |
| le jean | jeans | Also singular. |
| le short | shorts | |
| la jupe | skirt | |
| la robe | dress | |
Underwear and basics
| French | English | Note |
|---|
| les sous-vêtements (m) | underwear | |
| les chaussettes (f) | socks | |
| le collant | tights | |
| le pyjama | pyjamas | Singular. |
Shoes (les chaussures)
| French | English |
|---|
| les chaussures (f) | shoes |
| les baskets (f) | sneakers, trainers |
| les bottes (f) | boots |
| les sandales (f) | sandals |
| les talons (m) | heels |
Accessories (les accessoires)
| French | English | Note |
|---|
| le chapeau | hat | |
| la casquette | cap | |
| l'écharpe (f) | scarf (winter) | |
| le foulard | scarf (decorative) | |
| les gants (m) | gloves | |
| la ceinture | belt | |
| le sac | bag | |
| le sac à main | handbag | |
| les lunettes (f) | glasses | |
| les lunettes de soleil (f) | sunglasses | |
| la montre | watch | |
| le bijou | piece of jewelry | Plural: les bijoux. |
Tips to memorize this list faster
- Some clothing words are singular in French but plural in English: le pantalon, le jean, le pyjama.
- To say 'wearing' use porter: je porte une robe rouge. For getting dressed, use the reflexive s'habiller: je m'habille vite.
- Color adjectives go AFTER the noun and agree: une chemise blanche, des chaussures noires.
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