English–French

“leotard” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒystokɔʁ/

Example

Elle a acheté un justaucorps rose pour le cours de danse.

She bought a pink leotard for dance class.

Illustration for justaucorps (leotard)

How to say “leotard” in French

“Leotard” in French is justaucorps.

A single fitted layer worn over the torso for controlled movement in dance, gymnastics, or stage performance.

Full entry for justaucorps: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with justaucorps

Avant le spectacle, elle a enfilé son justaucorps.

Before the show, she put on her leotard.

Tips for using justaucorps

  • French normally uses maillot de bain for a swimsuit, while justaucorps usually refers to dance, gymnastics, or stage clothing.

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