Serge
The French word for the type of cloth Serge is Serge.
Serge refers to a specific type of cloth.
Meaning: type of cloth (noun)
Did you know?
- The given name Serge may have originated from the Etruscan language before it entered Latin as Sergius.
- While serge is now a tough wool fabric, its name originally described something as delicate as silk.
- The fabric serge is historically linked to military uniforms because its tight weave resists tearing and water.
Examples in context
- Le sénéchal chope ses sachets de souches de hachich séchées chez ces chers Serge et Sacha.The seneschal gets his packets of dried hashish stems at those dear Serge and Sacha's place.This sentence uses Serge as a proper noun referring to a person.Tatoeba #4546934 by Whidou, translation #4546943 by Whidou
- Comment prononce-t-on le prénom Serge en français ?How do you pronounce the name Serge in French?
- Est-ce que tu connais mon ami, Serge?Do you know my friend, Serge?
- Ce costume est fait en serge.This suit is made of serge.
- J'aime beaucoup la texture de ce serge.I really like the texture of this serge.
Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are looking at clothes in a boutique.
- EmmaRegarde cette veste en serge.Look at this serge jacket.
- HugoElle est très élégante, Emma.It is very elegant, Emma.
- EmmaTu penses qu'elle me va bien ?Do you think it suits me well?
- HugoOui, la couleur est parfaite pour toi.Yes, the color is perfect for you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Serge, serge, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
