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“petticoat” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒypɔ̃/

Example

Elle porte un jupon sous sa robe.

She wears a petticoat under her dress.

Illustration for jupon (petticoat)

How to say “petticoat” in French

“Petticoat” in French is jupon.

A light layer beneath a skirt or dress that adds a rounded shape and protects the outer fabric.

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

Example sentences with jupon

Le jupon ajoute du volume à la robe.

The petticoat adds volume to the dress.

Tips for using jupon

  • Jupon is masculine, so standard forms are un jupon and ce jupon, despite the garment being associated with women's clothing.

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