French word

robe

Pronunciation

IPA/ʁɔb/

Meaning

  • feminine noundress

Example

Cette robe te va très bien.

This dress suits you very well.

Illustration for robe (dress)

More examples

J'ai acheté une robe pour le mariage de ma sœur.

I bought a dress for my sister's wedding.

Core concept

One continuous outer garment turns a covered upper body into an everyday or dressed-up outfit.

Common phrases

  • porter une robe

    wear a dress

  • essayer une robe

    try on a dress

  • acheter une robe

    buy a dress

  • une robe de soirée

    evening dress

Similar words

vêtement: Clothing of any kind worn to cover the body.
jupe: A lower-body garment made of cloth and worn from the waist down.
tenue: An outfit or style selected for a specific setting or purpose.
robe de chambre: A long, loose garment worn at home while relaxing or sleeping.

Definition in French

Vêtement en une seule pièce qui couvre le buste et descend jusqu'aux hanches ou aux jambes, porté le plus souvent par les femmes pour le quotidien ou pour des occasions habillées.

Word origin

French robe developed from Old French robe, borrowed from a Germanic root related to *raub- 'booty', which also referred to clothing.

Usage tips

  • French robe usually means a dress, while the English word robe often means a loose outer garment such as a bathrobe.

Other meanings

  • gownnoun

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