English–French
“vest” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/ʒilɛ/
Example
Je vais mettre mon gilet, il fait un peu frais.
I am going to put on my vest; it is a little chilly.
How to say “vest” in French
“Vest” in French is gilet.
A short sleeveless layer covers the torso over a shirt or sweater, with a front that stays open or closes with buttons.
Example sentences with gilet
Il a perdu son gilet dans le métro.
He lost his vest on the subway.
Tips for using gilet
- Gilet is masculine, so standard forms include un gilet, ce gilet, and mon gilet.