French Conversation · Level 50
74 words
French word
cravate
Pronunciation
IPA/kʁavat/
Meaning
- feminine nountie
Example
Il porte une cravate rouge.
He is wearing a red tie.
More examples
Il a enlevé sa cravate après le dîner.
He took off his tie after dinner.
Core concept
A narrow band of fabric gathered at the neck and arranged to fall neatly over the chest.
Common phrases
enlever sa cravate
take off one's tie
Similar words
foulard: A lightweight scarf worn around the neck or shoulders as an accessory or light cover.
écharpe: A wide scarf wrapped around the neck to provide warmth or enhance an outfit.
nœud papillon: A small decorative bow worn at the front of the neck.
collier: A piece of jewelry worn around the neck, often made of metal or gemstones.
Definition in French
Étoffe longue et étroite portée autour du cou et assortie à une tenue, souvent utilisée dans des contextes formels ou professionnels.
Word origin
The French noun developed from Italian cravatta, a word associated with the Croatian neck cloth worn by soldiers.
Usage tips
- Sans cravate commonly describes attending or working without a tie and can signal a less formal dress code.