couture
/ku.tyʁ/
The English phrase "couture" translates to couture in French.
In French, couture refers to the art or activity of sewing clothes or fabrics together. It can also refer to the literal physical seam or the act of sewing itself. While in English 'couture' often implies high fashion, in French 'couture' can refer to the literal physical seam or the act of sewing itself.
How do you pronounce it?
/ku.tyʁ/
Did you know?
- In a medical context, a French surgeon might use the word couture to refer to the suturing or stitching of a wound.
- To be officially called Haute Couture in France, a fashion house must follow strict rules set by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, including employing at least 15 full-time staff in their atelier.
- The word couture is derived from the Latin word cōnsūtus, which means 'sewn together'.
Examples in context
- La couture demande beaucoup de patience.Sewing requires a lot of patience.
- Elle a commencé la couture pendant le confinement.She started sewing during the lockdown.
- Ce magasin vend du matériel de couture.This shop sells sewing supplies.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their hobbies in a cafe.
- LucasTu as de nouveaux projets de couture ?Do you have new sewing projects?
- LéaOui, je prépare une robe pour l'été.Yes, I am making a dress for the summer.
- LucasC'est génial, la couture est une passion incroyable.That's great, sewing is an incredible passion.
- LéaMerci, j'adore créer mes propres vêtements.Thanks, I love creating my own clothes.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry couture, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries couture, CC BY-SA 4.0.
