French word

blouson

Pronunciation

IPA/bluzɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounjacket

Example

Elle porte un blouson rouge.

She is wearing a red jacket.

Illustration for blouson (jacket)

More examples

Il a acheté un blouson en cuir hier.

He bought a leather jacket yesterday.

Core concept

A casual outer layer that ends around the waist and closes over the torso.

Common phrases

  • mettre un blouson

    put on a jacket

  • acheter un blouson

    buy a jacket

  • un blouson en cuir

    a leather jacket

Similar words

veste: An open-front jacket available in various fabrics, weights, and lengths.
manteau: A longer outer coat mainly worn for warmth outdoors.
parka: A practical, usually thick hooded coat that protects against wind and rain.
doudoune: A very warm jacket filled with down or synthetic insulation.

Definition in French

Vêtement d'extérieur court qui couvre le buste jusqu'à la taille, porté par-dessus d'autres vêtements et souvent fermé par une fermeture éclair ou des boutons.

Word origin

Blouson is formed from French blouse with the suffix -on and is attested for a short outer garment by the late nineteenth century.

Usage tips

  • Blouson is masculine, so standard forms include le blouson, un blouson, and son blouson.

Other meanings

  • windbreakernoun

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