doudoune
The English phrase puffer jacket is translated into French as doudoune.
A doudoune refers to a thick, quilted coat filled with insulating material to keep the wearer warm in cold weather.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Switzerland, people use anorak to refer to a puffer jacket.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word doudoune is a feminine noun, so it is preceded by the feminine articles une (a) or la (the). To express the plural 'puffer jackets', add an 's' to the end to form doudounes.
Did you know?
- In French, the word doudou is often used as a nursery term for a child's 'comfort object' or 'security blanket'.
- The word doudoune is derived from the adjective doux, which means 'soft'.
- French speakers often use doudoune to describe the 'puffer' style even if the jacket is filled with synthetic fibers instead of actual down feathers.
Examples in context
- J'adore ma doudoune rougeI love my red puffer jacket
- J'aime bien ton manteau matelasséI really like your puffer jacket
- Je vais mettre ma doudoune parce qu'il fait froid.I am going to put on my puffer jacket because it is cold.
- J'ai acheté une nouvelle doudoune.I bought a new puffer jacket.
- Ta doudoune est très chaude.Your puffer jacket is very warm.
- Il faut porter une doudoune aujourd'hui.You need to wear a puffer jacket today.
Example conversation
Lucas and Manon are getting ready to go outside in the snow.
- LucasTu as pris ta doudoune ?Did you take your puffer jacket?
- ManonOui, ma doudoune bleue est prête.Yes, my blue puffer jacket is ready.
- LucasParfait, il fait très froid dehors.Perfect, it is very cold outside.
- ManonOn y va alors.Let's go then.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries doudoune, CC BY-SA 4.0.
