French word

justaucorps

Pronunciation

IPA/ʒystokɔʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounleotard

Example

Elle a acheté un justaucorps rose pour le cours de danse.

She bought a pink leotard for dance class.

Illustration for justaucorps (leotard)

More examples

Avant le spectacle, elle a enfilé son justaucorps.

Before the show, she put on her leotard.

Core concept

A single fitted layer worn over the torso for controlled movement in dance, gymnastics, or stage performance.

Common phrases

  • acheter un justaucorps

    buy a leotard

  • enfiler un justaucorps

    put on a leotard

  • laver un justaucorps

    wash a leotard

Similar words

body: A lightweight one-piece undergarment covering the torso to the crotch.
maillot: A stretchy one-piece swimsuit designed for swimming or beachwear.
combinaison: A one-piece garment covering the torso, worn for sports or work.

Definition in French

Pièce d'habillement une-pièce, ajustée au torse, destinée à la pratique de la danse, de la gymnastique ou à des représentations scéniques.

Word origin

The noun developed from the phrase juste au corps and became the compound justaucorps for clothing worn closely against the body.

Usage tips

  • French normally uses maillot de bain for a swimsuit, while justaucorps usually refers to dance, gymnastics, or stage clothing.

Other meanings

  • bodysuitnoun

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