French word

short

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃɔʁt/

Meaning

  • masculine nounshorts

Example

Il porte un short pour courir.

He wears shorts to run.

Illustration for short (shorts)

More examples

Je mets un short pour aller à la plage.

I put on shorts to go to the beach.

Core concept

A casual, thigh-length garment associated with sport, rest, and beachwear.

Common phrases

  • porter un short

    wear shorts

  • un short de sport

    athletic shorts

Similar words

pantalon: Full-length pants covering the legs, worn for everyday outings or work.
bermuda: Casual knee-length pants often worn on relaxed outings or holidays.
short de bain: Quick-drying short pants designed for swimming pools or the beach.

Definition in French

Pantalon court couvrant la partie supérieure des jambes, porté pour le sport, la détente ou la plage.

Word origin

French short is an English borrowing from shorts, the plural name for short trousers, with the borrowed form becoming singular in French.

Usage tips

  • Short and bermuda are not interchangeable: bermuda generally reaches to the knees, whereas short is shorter.

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