French word

pyjama

Pronunciation

IPA/piʒama/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpajamas

Example

Je porte mon pyjama ce soir.

I am wearing my pajamas tonight.

Illustration for pyjama (pajamas)

More examples

C'est une soirée pyjama et chacun porte son pyjama.

It's a pajama party, and everyone is wearing their pajamas.

Core concept

Soft sleepwear covering the body, either as a matching top and bottom or as a one-piece suit.

Common phrases

  • porter un pyjama

    wear pajamas

  • enfiler son pyjama

    put on one's pajamas

  • un pyjama en coton

    cotton pajamas

Similar words

chemise de nuit: A loose, long one-piece night garment worn mainly by women.
robe de chambre: A gown-like indoor garment worn over clothes for warmth.
vêtement de nuit: A general term for clothing worn while sleeping.

Definition in French

Vêtement de nuit pouvant être en deux pièces ou en combinaison, porté pour dormir.

Word origin

French pyjama came through English pajamas from Hindi and Urdu, ultimately combining Persian words for 'leg' and 'garment'.

Usage tips

  • French uses masculine singular un pyjama, while English normally uses plural pajamas for the garment.

Opposites

  • vêtements de jourday clothesnoun

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