English–French
“doublet” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/puʁpwɛ̃/
Example
Il porte un pourpoint pour travailler dehors en hiver.
He wears a doublet to work outside in winter.
How to say “doublet” in French
“Doublet” in French is pourpoint.
A padded torso garment that forms a protective layer, like a quilted jacket built for warmth and cushioning.
Example sentences with pourpoint
J'ai trouvé un pourpoint dans le grenier de ma grand-mère.
I found a padded jacket in my grandmother's attic.
Tips for using pourpoint
- Pourpoint is a historical or literary word, while modern French usually uses veste matelassée or doudoune for similar clothing.