
Learn the Quebec French words for clothing so that you can use them in your daily-to-daily conversation and dress in French.
Weather plays a major role if you’re planning to go for a vacation in Quebec, especially if you’re going in the fall time.
You can bring the best out of your journey if you have appropriate clothing. Have you any idea what the French word for pullover is? Don’t worry! Here are the Quebec French words for some common clothing materials.
Popular Quebec French words about Clothing
How to talk about Clothing in French
ENGLISH | QUÉBEC FRENCH | |
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Sweater | Chandail | |
Panties | Bobettes | |
Bra | Brassière | |
Long underwear for men (covering the whole body) | Combines | |
Wardrobe | Garde-robe | |
Pants | Culottes | |
Sweatshirt | Coton ouaté | |
Coat | Froque | |
Sweater without button or zipper | Gilet | |
Swimsuit | Costume de bain | |
Clothing | Linge | |
Nightdress | Jaquette | |
Warm pull-over | Doudoune | |
A piece of cloth | Guenille | |
Tumble drier | Sécheuse | |
Laundry detergent | Lavage | |
Bathing cap | Casque de bain | |
Washing machine | Laveuse |
Popular Quebec French expressions about Clothing
Clothing- Expressions
ENGLISH | QUÉBEC FRENCH | |
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To undress | Se dégrayer | |
To do the laundry | Faire le lavage | |
Wear pants too short | Avoir de l’eau dans la cave | |
Wear a shirt whose buttons have been passed in the wrong buttonholes | Être boutonné en jaloux | |
To be badly dressed | Être mal amanché | |
Too large (clothes that don't fit) | Lousse |