French word

habit

Pronunciation

IPA/abi/

Meaning

  • masculine nounclothes

Example

Elle range ses habits dans l'armoire.

She stores her clothes in the cupboard.

Illustration for habit (clothes)

More examples

Elle met ses habits avant de sortir.

She puts on her clothes before going out.

Core concept

Several garments gathered as the contents of one wardrobe.

Common phrases

  • mettre ses habits

    put on one's clothes

  • enlever ses habits

    take off one's clothes

  • laver les habits

    wash one's clothes

Similar words

vêtement: One individual garment or article of clothing.
tenue: A complete outfit chosen for a particular setting or occasion.

Definition in French

Terme désignant l'ensemble des vêtements ou des articles d'habillement; fréquemment utilisé au pluriel pour parler des affaires vestimentaires.

Word origin

French habit is an inherited form of Old French abit from Latin habitus, whose meanings included dress and outward appearance.

Usage tips

  • The French word habit does not mean a routine; that meaning is expressed by habitude, while habit concerns clothing.

Other meanings

  • attirenoun

Opposites

  • nuditénuditynoun

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