gilet
/ʒi.lɛ/
The English phrase gilet is translated into French as gilet.
A gilet is a sleeveless jacket resembling a waistcoat but generally closed at the neck. Specifically, one which is padded to provide warmth.
Meaning: sleeveless jacket resembling a waistcoat but generally closed at the neck, specifically, one which is padded to provide warmth (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is created by adding an 's' to the end.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of gilet is /ʒi.lɛ/. It has two syllables.
Did you know?
- In France, the phrase gilets jaunes meaning 'yellow vests' refers to a political movement rather than just a piece of clothing.
- The word gilet actually traces its ancestry back to the Turkish word yelek, which refers to something that protects you from the 'wind'.
- In some contexts, gilet can refer to a 'gilet de sauvetage', which is a life jacket used for water safety.
Examples in context
- Un gilet est une veste sans manches.A gilet is a jacket without arms.This sentence is useful for defining the term gilet as a jacket without arms.Tatoeba #946052 by sacredceltic, translation #8293793 by sundown
- Je porte mon gilet tous les jours pour me tenir chaud.I wear my gilet every day to keep warm.
- Il porte un gilet chaud.He is wearing a warm padded gilet.
- J'ai acheté un nouveau gilet sans manches.I bought a new sleeveless gilet.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are preparing for a walk in the mountains.
- EmmaHugo, tu as pris ton gilet ?Hugo, did you take your padded gilet?
- HugoOui, j'ai mon gilet bleu dans mon sac.Yes, I have my blue gilet in my bag.
- EmmaC'est bien, il va faire froid.That's good, it is going to be cold.
- HugoOn y va maintenant ?Shall we go now?
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gilet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries gilet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
