vêtements différents
In French, "different clothes" is translated as vêtements différents.
This phrase is used to refer to clothing that is not the same as another set of clothes.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canadian French, the word Chandail is used to refer to a sweater. In North African French, the term Babouche refers to slippers.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective différents must agree in gender and number with the masculine plural noun vêtements. When using this phrase in a full sentence, you will often add the indefinite plural article des before the phrase, resulting in des vêtements différents.
Did you know?
- In French, if you want to say you are 'dressing up' in different clothes for a costume party, you use the verb se déguiser, which literally means 'to disguise oneself'.
- The word vêtements comes from the Old French word vêtir, which is a direct relative of the English word 'vest'.
- In some French-speaking regions, the word fringues is used as a very common, informal way to refer to 'clothes' instead of vêtements.
Examples in context
- Il porte des vêtements différents aujourd'hui.He is wearing different clothes today.
- Elle a acheté des vêtements différents pour la fête.She bought different clothes for the party.
- Je cherche des vêtements différents pour changer de style.I am looking for different clothes to change my style.
Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are deciding what to wear for a photo.
- HugoOn s'habille de la même couleur ?Should we dress in the same color?
- EmmaNon, je préfère que nous portions des vêtements différents.No, I prefer that we wear different clothes.
- HugoC'est vrai, ce sera mieux sur la photo.That's true, it will look better in the photo.
- EmmaExactement, Hugo.Exactly, Hugo.
