pantacourt
The English phrase "cropped pants" is translated into French as pantacourt.
The term refers to trousers that are cut shorter than full length, typically ending between the knee and the ankle.
What does it mean word for word?
The word pantacourt is a compound of pant (pants) and court (short).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun is masculine, so you use the masculine articles un or le (for example, un pantacourt). The word can be used in the plural form pantacourts to refer to multiple pairs of pants.
Did you know?
- While pantacourt is the standard term, you will often see these described as pantalon 7/8ème in French shops, meaning they cover seven eighths of the leg.
- While pantacourt is the standard term, if you describe them simply as pantalons courts, a French speaker might think you are referring to shorts rather than cropped trousers.
- While pantalon is always used in the plural in English for 'pants', pantacourt can be used as a singular noun un pantacourt to refer to a single item of clothing.
Examples in context
- Elle porte un pantacourt en jean.She is wearing cropped denim pants.
- Je cherche un pantacourt en coton.I am looking for cotton cropped pants.
Example conversation
Léa and Gabriel are shopping for summer clothes.
- GabrielEst-ce que tu aimes ce pantacourt ?Do you like these cropped pants?
- LéaOui, il te va très bien.Yes, they look very good on you.
- GabrielJe devrais prendre ce pantacourt alors.I should take these cropped pants then.
- LéaC'est une excellente idée, Gabriel.That is an excellent idea, Gabriel.
