French word

polo

Pronunciation

IPA/polo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpolo shirt

Example

Tu as lavé mon polo ?

Did you wash my polo shirt?

Illustration for polo (polo shirt)

More examples

Il porte toujours un polo bleu.

He always wears a blue polo shirt.

Core concept

A collared shirt made for active movement and relaxed everyday wear.

Common phrases

  • porter un polo

    wear a polo shirt

  • acheter un polo

    buy a polo shirt

  • laver un polo

    wash a polo shirt

Similar words

T-shirt: A casual, close-fitting short-sleeved top without a collar.
chemise: A collared, button-front shirt suited to smart occasions.
pull: A knitted long-sleeved top worn mainly for warmth.
débardeur: A lightweight sleeveless top for warm weather.

Definition in French

Un polo est une chemise à col, conçue à l'origine pour être fonctionnelle dans le sport et aujourd'hui portée comme vêtement décontracté.

Word origin

French polo is borrowed from the English phrase polo shirt, which names the garment through its association with the sport.

Usage tips

  • Polo is masculine, so standard forms include un polo, mon polo, and des polos.

Other meanings

  • polonoun

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