pull
/pyl/masculine
The French word for jumper is pull. If unsure, use pull. Wiktionary also lists pull-over.
Meaning: woolen sweater or pullover (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pull | /pyl/ /pul/ |
masculine |
| pull-over | /py.lɔ.vɛʁ/ /pu.lɔ.vœʁ/ |
masculine |
The term refers to a woolen sweater or pullover.
Which one should you use?
Both pull and pull-over are used to mean a jumper, but pull is the more frequent, clipped version used in casual conversation.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Canada, particularly in Quebec, the term Chandail is commonly used for a jumper.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun pull is masculine.
How do you pronounce it?
/pyl/
Did you know?
- French describes the act of putting on a pull as enfiler un pull, which literally means 'to thread' the garment, like a needle.
- The word pull is a pseudo-anglicism, meaning it is a French word that was created by shortening an English word. It does not actually function as a native French verb or noun in its original English sense.
- In French, the word pull is strictly a noun, whereas in English, 'pull' is a common verb. You cannot use the word pull to describe the action of tugging on something.
Examples in context
- Il mit le pull à l'envers.He put the jumper on inside out.This sentence shows how to use pull to describe wearing a jumper inside out.Tatoeba #6861727 by Micsmithel, translation #6633201 by bpeel
- Il a mis le pull à l'envers.He put his jumper on inside out.This sentence demonstrates the use of pull in a sentence about wearing a jumper inside out.Tatoeba #457558 by sacredceltic, translation #9939762 by sundown
- Il a un pull-over bleu-ciel.He has a sky-blue jumper.This sentence is useful for describing the color of a pull.Tatoeba #1114196 by sysko, translation #6042318 by Djd_9
- Il porte un pull bleu.He is wearing a blue jumper.
- J'adore ton pull-over rouge.I love your red jumper.
- Elle a un joli jersey blanc.She has a nice white jumper.
- Je vais mettre mon gilet gris.I am going to wear my gray jumper.
- C'est un beau pullover en laine.It's a beautiful wool jumper.
- J'adore ton sweat à capuche!I love your hoodie!
- Mettons ton chandail rouge!Let's put on your red jumper!
- 24 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Chloé and Nathan are packing for a trip to the mountains.
- ChloéEst-ce que tu as pris ton pull ?Did you take your sweater?
- NathanOui, j'ai mis mon pull noir dans la valise.Yes, I put my black sweater in the suitcase.
- ChloéC'est bien, il va faire froid.That's good, it is going to be cold.
- NathanJe vais aussi prendre un pull en laine.I am also going to take a woolen sweater.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jumper” translations and entries pull, pull-over, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pull, pull-over, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
