French Conversation · Level 104
60 words
French word
mantille
Pronunciation
IPA/mɑ̃tij/
Meaning
- feminine nounmantilla
Example
Elle porte une mantille noire.
She is wearing a black mantilla.
More examples
Elle a relevé sa mantille pour embrasser sa grand-mère.
She lifted her mantilla to kiss her grandmother.
Core concept
A light lace veil draped softly from the forehead or crown of a woman's head.
Similar words
voile: A thin, transparent cloth covering the face or hair.
foulard: A lightweight cloth worn around the neck or head.
châle: A large cloth draped over the shoulders.
Definition in French
Voile léger, souvent en dentelle, porté sur la tête par les femmes comme couvre-chef ou ornement, notamment lors de cérémonies.
Word origin
French mantille was borrowed from Spanish mantilla, the diminutive of manta, a word for a cloak or covering.
Usage tips
- Mantille is a feminine noun, so standard forms include une mantille and la mantille; the word is mainly associated with formal or ceremonial dress.