blazer
/bla.zœʁ/masculine
The English phrase "blazer" translates to French as blazer.
A blazer refers to a lightweight, semi-formal jacket. In broader contexts, if you are referring to a general jacket or coat, you might use the word veste.
Meaning: lightweight semi-formal jacket (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables: /bla.zœʁ/.
Did you know?
- In French, the word veste is used both for a blazer and in the idiom retourner sa veste, which means to suddenly change one's political opinions or loyalties.
- The word veste comes from the Old French veste, which is a root shared with the English word 'vestment'.
- The word blazer is an anglicism, meaning it was borrowed directly from English rather than being a native French word.
Examples in context
- J'ai besoin d'acheter une veste de costume pour la réunion importante cette semaine.I need to buy a blazer for the important meeting this week.
- Il porte un blazer bleu.He is wearing a blue blazer.
- Ce blazer est très élégant.This blazer is very elegant.
- J'ai acheté un nouveau blazer noir.I bought a new black blazer.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are at a clothing store.
- EmmaTu aimes ce blazer pour toi ?Do you like this blazer for yourself?
- HugoOui, ce blazer est parfait.Yes, this blazer is perfect.
- EmmaIl te va très bien.It suits you very well.
- HugoMerci, je vais le prendre.Thanks, I am going to take it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blazer” translations and entries blazer, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
