short en jean
The English phrase "jean shorts" is translated into French as short en jean.
This phrase refers to short trousers made of denim fabric.
What does it mean word for word?
The preposition en followed by jean literally indicates the material the garment is made of, meaning "made of denim".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word short is a masculine noun. When referring to a single pair, you use the masculine article to say un short en jean. To refer to the plural, use shorts en jean.
Did you know?
- In many parts of the French-speaking world, you might hear the word culotte used for short bottoms. However, if you use this word in modern France, people will assume you are talking about women's underwear.
- Although the word short is used in French to describe these garments, it is a loanword from English that has been adapted into French grammar as a masculine noun.
- The word jean in French refers specifically to the denim material itself, meaning you can use it to describe any garment, such as a veste en jean for a denim jacket.
Examples in context
- Il est important de porter un short en jean approprié lors d'un entretien d'embauche.It is important to wear appropriate jean shorts for a job interview.
- Veuillez porter un bermuda en jean pour l'évènement.Please wear jean shorts for the event.
- J'adore tes shorts en denim, ils sont super stylés !I love your denim shorts, they're really stylish!
- Je porte un short en jean aujourd'hui.I am wearing jean shorts today.
- Elle a acheté un nouveau short en jean.She bought a new pair of jean shorts.
- Ce short en jean est très confortable.These jean shorts are very comfortable.
Example conversation
Lucas and Emma are shopping for summer clothes.
- LucasEst-ce que tu aimes ce short en jean ?Do you like these jean shorts?
- EmmaOui, il est très joli, Lucas.Yes, they are very pretty, Lucas.
- LucasJe vais le prendre alors.I will take them then.
- EmmaC'est une bonne idée pour l'été.That is a good idea for the summer.
