How to Say "Jeans" in French - How To Say Guide

jean

/ʒɑ̃/

The French word for jeans is jean.

The term refers to denim trousers.

Meaning: denim trousers (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

Unlike in English, the French word for jeans is typically used in the singular masculine form, such as le jean.

/ʒɑ̃/

The French word jean is borrowed from English.
In some formal French dress codes, such as 'business casual', le jean is still considered too informal for the office. This contrast is often more rigid in France than in the United States or the UK.
If a French speaker mentions un jean in a fashion context, they might be referring to a 'jean jacket' or veste en jean. Because the word describes the material, it applies to various clothing items.

Ton jean est sale.
Your jeans are dirty.
This sentence is useful for describing the condition of your jean.
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Mon jeans a rétréci.
My jeans shrank.
This sentence is useful for describing what happened to your jean.
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Mon jeans n'ira pas.
My jeans won't fit.
This sentence is useful for saying that your jean will not fit.
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Pour le dîner, veuillez porter un pantalon en denim.
For dinner, please wear a pair of denim jeans.
J'ai acheté de nouveaux jeans pour la fête.
I bought new jeans for the party.
Je me suis acheté un nouveau jean, je vais l'arborer fièrement en tant que teufeur.
I bought a new pair of jeans, and I'll proudly wear them as a teufeur.
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Chloé and Lucas are getting ready to go out.

Chloé

Je vais mettre mon jean bleu.
I am going to wear my blue jeans.
Lucas

C'est une bonne idée, Chloé.
That's a good idea, Chloé.
Chloé

Et toi, Lucas, tu portes quel jean ?
And you, Lucas, which jeans are you wearing?
Lucas

Je préfère mon jean noir aujourd'hui.
I prefer my black jeans today.

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