maillot de basket
The English phrase basketball jersey is translated into French as maillot de basket.
The term maillot is used for sports jerseys in general, whereas t-shirt would refer to a casual cotton shirt.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase maillot de basket is composed of maillot (jersey/shirt) and de basket (of basketball).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In French Canada (Québec), the term chandail de basketball is commonly used for basketball jersey.
Did you know?
- The word maillot shares its roots with the English word 'mail', stemming from the Old French 'mailloel' which refers to a small link or mesh.
- While maillot is used for jerseys, the French use maillot de bain for a swimsuit, making the word essential for both the court and the pool.
- The French language uses maillot for the shirts of cyclists and runners as well, treating almost all athletic tops as the same category of garment.
Examples in context
- Où puis-je acheter un maillot de basketball ?Where can I buy a basketball jersey?
- Tu as vu ce maillot de basket ? Il est vraiment sympa !Have you seen this basketball jersey? It's really cool!
- Il a acheté un nouveau maillot de basket.He bought a new basketball jersey.
- Où est mon maillot de basket ?Where is my basketball jersey?
- Ce maillot de basket est très beau.This basketball jersey is very beautiful.
Example conversation
Gabriel is looking for his gear before a game.
- GabrielLéa, est-ce que tu as vu mon maillot de basket ?Léa, have you seen my basketball jersey?
- LéaIl est sur le canapé, Gabriel.It is on the sofa, Gabriel.
- GabrielMerci, je le prends tout de suite.Thanks, I'll grab it right now.
- LéaBonne chance pour ton match !Good luck with your game!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries basket, de, maillot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
