French Conversation · Level 84
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French word
tunique
Pronunciation
IPA/tynik/
Meaning
- feminine nountunic
Example
J'aime cette tunique à fleurs.
I like this flowered tunic.
More examples
Elle a acheté une tunique légère pour l'été.
She bought a lightweight tunic for the summer.
Core concept
A loose upper garment whose length and lack of a waist seam define its shape.
Common phrases
une tunique légère
a lightweight tunic
une tunique de plage
a beach tunic
une tunique en lin
a linen tunic
Similar words
blouse: A lightweight, loose-fitting women's garment covering the upper body.
haut: A versatile garment worn on the upper body in many styles and materials.
chemise: A shirt-like garment, usually with a collar and buttons down the front.
robe: A one-piece women's garment extending from the upper body to the lower body.
Definition in French
Haut ample, sans marquage de taille, porté seul ou par-dessus d'autres vêtements et couvrant souvent les hanches ; sens secondaire : vêtement ecclésiastique.
Word origin
French tunique comes from Latin tunica, the name of a Roman upper garment, through historical French usage that also preserved it for church clothing.
Usage tips
- Tunique is feminine, so standard forms include une tunique and cette tunique.