English–French

“shirt” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃəmiz/

Example

Il porte une chemise blanche.

He is wearing a white shirt.

Illustration for chemise (shirt)

How to say “shirt” in French

“Shirt” in French is chemise.

A torso-covering garment with sleeves that opens down the front and can be worn alone or over underwear.

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

Example sentences with chemise

Où est ma chemise préférée?

Where is my favorite shirt?

Tips for using chemise

  • English shirt covers more uses, while French commonly uses t-shirt for a casual round-neck T-shirt.

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