pantalon de neige
The English phrase "snow pants" is pantalon de neige in French.
pantalon de neige refers to waterproof trousers worn to keep the legs warm and dry in snowy weather.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pantalon (pants) and de neige (of snow), which literally means "pants of snow".
Which one should you use?
While pantalon de neige is the general term, you may also use pantalon de ski to specifically refer to pants intended for skiing.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, Canada, the term Salopette de Neige is often used to refer to snow pants.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can use the plural form pantalons de neige to refer to a pair of snow pants.
Did you know?
- The word pantalon traces back to a character named 'Pantalone' from Italian 'commedia dell'arte', a man known for wearing his trousers around his feet.
Examples in context
- J'ai besoin d'acheter un pantalon de neige pour mon prochain séjour à la montagne.I need to buy snow pants for my upcoming mountain trip.
- Les enfants sont prêts à jouer dans la neige avec leurs salopettes de neige.The kids are ready to play in the snow with their snow pants.
- J'ai besoin d'un nouveau pantalon de neige.I need a new pair of snow pants.
- Le pantalon de neige est très chaud.The snow pants are very warm.
- Où est mon pantalon de neige bleu ?Where are my blue snow pants?
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are getting ready to go skiing.
- NathanManon, as-tu vu mon pantalon de neige ?Manon, have you seen my snow pants?
- ManonOui, il est dans le placard, Nathan.Yes, they are in the closet, Nathan.
- NathanMerci, je vais le mettre tout de suite.Thanks, I'll put them on right now.
- ManonDépêche-toi, on part bientôt !Hurry up, we're leaving soon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, neige, pantalon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
