Clothes in French
Need to learn some words for clothes in French? This free online French lesson will teach you how to talk about clothes in French that are suitable for the conditions.
Listen closely to the pronunciation and practice saying these items of clothing in French. You can be more dependent on the weather when traveling, because you are likely to spend more time outside. You'll enjoy yourself a lot more if you have the appropriate clothing!
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Talking about Clothes in French
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Un manteau
A coat
Une écharpe
A scarf
Un chapeau
A hat
Une veste
A jacket
Un imperméable
A raincoat
Un parapluie
An umbrella
Une paire de gants
A pair of gloves
Une paire de chaussettes épaisses
A pair of thick socks
Une paire de bottes
A pair of boots
Une paire de chaussures
A pair of shoes
Des sandales
Sandals
Un pullover
A sweater
Des habits chauds
Warm clothing
Des habits légers
Light clothing
Un maillot de bain
A swimsuit
Un bikini
A bikini
If you are lucky enough to have some good weather you might also need…
Des lunettes de soleil
The sunglasses
De la crème solaire
The sunscreen
Un chapeau contre le soleil
A sun hat
If the weather is no good, you may want to say that you are boiling hot, freezing cold, wet, or miserable. Here are some useful sentences…
J'ai froid.
I'm cold.
Je suis congelé(e).
I'm freezing.
J'ai chaud.
I'm hot.
Je transpire.
I'm sweating.
Mes pieds sont froids.
My feet are cold.
Mes doigts sont froids
My fingers are frozen.
Je suis trempé(e).
I'm soaking wet.
Why not try one of these free French lessons on clothing in French or shopping in French?
À bientôt!
Marie-Claire Rivière and the Rocket French Team
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