English–French
“suit” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔstym/
Example
Il porte un costume sombre pour l'entretien.
He is wearing a dark suit for the interview.
How to say “suit” in French
“Suit” in French is costume.
A coordinated set of clothes gives its wearer a neat appearance suited to an important occasion.
Example sentences with costume
Pour la photo de classe, Ken porte un costume bleu.
For the class photo, Ken is wearing a blue suit.
Il aime porter un costume élégant aux mariages.
He likes wearing an elegant suit at weddings.
Tips for using costume
- For ordinary clothing, tenue or vêtement is often more suitable, while a disguise is usually called un déguisement and a stage outfit un costume de scène.