French word

tee-shirt

Pronunciation

IPA/tiʃœʁt/

Meaning

  • masculine nount-shirt

Example

Il a un tee-shirt rouge.

He has a red T-shirt.

Illustration for tee-shirt (t-shirt)

More examples

J'ai acheté un tee-shirt blanc hier.

I bought a white T-shirt yesterday.

Core concept

A simple short-sleeved top that works alone or beneath a jacket in relaxed clothing.

Common phrases

  • porter un tee-shirt

    wear a T-shirt

  • un tee-shirt blanc

    a white T-shirt

Similar words

polo: A slightly smart short-sleeved top with a collar and several front buttons.
chemise: A collared, button-front shirt suitable for smart occasions.
pull: A warm, thick knitted top with long sleeves for cool weather.
débardeur: A lightweight sleeveless summer top held up by shoulder straps.

Definition in French

Pièce de vêtement à manches courtes et coupe simple, souvent imprimée, portée seule ou sous une veste dans un contexte détendu.

Word origin

French tee-shirt is borrowed from English T-shirt, named for the T shape formed by its body and sleeves.

Usage tips

  • Tee-shirt is masculine in French, so the usual article is un, as in un tee-shirt rouge.

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