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French word
imperméable
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛ̃pɛʁmeabl/
Meaning
- masculine nounraincoat
Example
J'ai acheté un imperméable hier.
I bought a raincoat yesterday.
More examples
Mon imperméable m'a protégé de la pluie.
My raincoat protected me from the rain.
Core concept
A raincoat or jacket whose treated fabric keeps water from reaching the wearer.
Common phrases
enlever son imperméable
take off one's raincoat
accrocher son imperméable
hang up one's raincoat
Similar words
parka: A hooded jacket with room for warm layers and protection from wind and rain.
poncho: A loose rain covering that slips over the head and covers most of the body.
ciré: A short, glossy jacket coated with wax to repel rain.
k-way: A thin, packable jacket with water-repellent fabric for rainy weather.
Definition in French
Un imperméable est un manteau ou une veste traitée pour être étanche et garder la personne au sec sous la pluie.
Word origin
The French form derives from Latin impermeabilis, built from im- meaning 'not' and permeabilis, from permeare meaning 'to pass through'.
Usage tips
- As a noun, imperméable is masculine, so the usual form is un imperméable, with des imperméables in the plural.
Other meanings
- waterproofadjective
Related words
- imperméablewaterproofadjective
- imperméabilitéwaterproofnessnoun