French Conversation · Level 175
15 words
French word
tailleur
Pronunciation
IPA/tajœʁ/
Meaning
- masculine nounwomen's suit
Example
Elle a acheté un tailleur noir pour le travail.
She bought a black women's suit for work.
More examples
Pour l'entretien, je porterai un tailleur.
For the interview, I will wear a women's suit.
Core concept
A tailored two-piece outfit that creates a formal, unified appearance from separate garments.
Common phrases
acheter un tailleur
buy a women's suit
porter un tailleur
wear a women's suit
un tailleur noir
a black women's suit
Similar words
costume: A matching suit with a jacket and trousers or a waistcoat.
ensemble: A coordinated set of clothing and accessories matched by color or material.
Definition in French
Pièce de vêtement féminin composée d'une veste assortie et d'une jupe ou d'un pantalon, portée comme tenue professionnelle ou pour des occasions soignées.
Word origin
The older noun tailleur referred to a person who cuts or makes clothes, and it later acquired the clothing sense of a tailored women's outfit.
Usage tips
- For a standard men's suit, French normally uses costume, while tailleur generally denotes the coordinated women's outfit.