French word

chemisier

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃəmizje/

Meaning

  • masculine nounblouse

Example

Elle a lavé son chemisier hier.

She washed her blouse yesterday.

Illustration for chemisier (blouse)

More examples

Elle porte un chemisier en soie aujourd'hui.

She is wearing a silk blouse today.

Core concept

A light women's top shaped like a shirt, often with a front opening.

Common phrases

  • porter un chemisier

    wear a blouse

  • un chemisier blanc

    a white blouse

Similar words

chemise: A fabric shirt with a front opening, often featuring buttons and a collar.
haut: A general term for upper-body clothing in varied styles and fabrics.
blouse: A loose women's top that may be pulled on over the head.

Definition in French

Désigne un vêtement féminin proche de la chemise, habituellement confectionné en tissu fin et porté comme haut.

Word origin

Chemisier derives from chemise, which comes through Old French from Latin camisia, with the suffix -ier forming a related garment name.

Usage tips

  • Despite referring to a women's garment, chemisier is masculine: un chemisier and ce chemisier.

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