English–French
“dress” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʁɔb/
Example
Cette robe te va très bien.
This dress suits you very well.
How to say “dress” in French
“Dress” in French is robe.
One continuous outer garment turns a covered upper body into an everyday or dressed-up outfit.
Example sentences with robe
J'ai acheté une robe pour le mariage de ma sœur.
I bought a dress for my sister's wedding.
Tips for using robe
- French robe usually means a dress, while the English word robe often means a loose outer garment such as a bathrobe.
Other French words for “dress”
Elle va habiller sa fille avant la fête.
She is going to dress her daughter before the party.
Elle va vêtir le bébé.
She is going to dress the baby.
Le code vestimentaire est strict au travail.
The dress code is strict at work.