chemisier
/ʃə.mi.zje/masculine
The English word blouse is translated into French as chemisier. Wiktionary also lists corsage.
Meaning: an outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| chemisier | /ʃə.mi.zje/ | masculine |
| corsage | /kɔʁ.saʒ/ | masculine |
The term refers to an outer garment, usually loose, that is similar to a shirt. It is a masculine noun.
Which one should you use?
While chemisier is the standard word for a blouse, corsage is a more technical term used to refer specifically to the bodice of a woman's garment.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of chemisier is chemisiers.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 3 syllables and is pronounced /ʃə.mi.zje/.
Did you know?
- The English word 'blouse' actually entered the English language as a loanword from the French word blouse, which originally described a loose smock worn by workers.
- The French word for blouse, chemisier, shares its roots with 'chemise', which historically refers to an undergarment worn close to the skin.
- In a fashion context, corsage refers to the upper part of a dress, but in common usage, it can also describe a decorative floral piece pinned to a woman's dress.
Examples in context
- Ce chemisier te va bien.That blouse fits you well.This sentence is useful for saying that a blouse fits someone well using chemisier.Tatoeba #11731746 by lbdx, translation #3258200 by CM
- Ce chemisier est en coton.This blouse is cotton.This sentence is useful for describing the material of a blouse using chemisier.Tatoeba #4548516 by sacredceltic, translation #60571 by CK
- Ce chemisier-ci est en coton.This blouse is made of cotton.This sentence is useful for specifying a particular blouse made of cotton using chemisier.Tatoeba #12414033 by Rovo, translation #10281910 by sundown
- Madame Dupont porte un chemisier bleu aujourd'hui.Mrs. Dupont is wearing a blue blouse today.
- J'ai acheté une jolie blouse dans cette boutique.I bought a pretty blouse in this store.
- Sa chemise est vraiment élégante.Her blouse is really elegant.
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Example conversation
Chloé and Lucas are shopping for clothes together.
- ChloéRegarde ce joli chemisier blanc.Look at this pretty white blouse.
- LucasIl est très élégant, Chloé.It is very elegant, Chloé.
- ChloéEst-ce que je devrais l'acheter ?Should I buy it?
- LucasOui, il te va très bien.Yes, it suits you very well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blouse” translations and entries chemisier, corsage, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
