streetwear
masculine
The English word "streetwear" can be translated into French as streetwear.
Meaning: Translations (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- In France, streetwear is closely tied to la banlieue, the residential suburbs. This gives the clothing a social and political weight that is often absent in the English usage of the term.
- While many English terms are adopted directly, using streetwear in France often carries a connotation of high-fashion or 'luxury' aesthetics rather than just casual clothing.
- While youth use streetwear, official French institutions often push for mode urbaine. This is part of a broader cultural effort to protect the French language from 'anglicization'.
Examples in context
- Certaines marques de vêtements de rue ont réussi à s'imposer au niveau international.Some streetwear brands have managed to establish themselves internationally.
- Je suis fan du style urbain, surtout du streetwear à la mode.I'm a fan of urban fashion, especially trendy streetwear.
- Le style banlieue est très en vogue parmi les jeunes amateurs de streetwear.Banlieue style is highly popular among young streetwear enthusiasts.
- J'adore ce style de streetwear.I love this streetwear style.
- Le streetwear est très populaire ici.Streetwear is very popular here.
- Il porte du streetwear de marque.He is wearing designer streetwear.
Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are browsing a clothing store.
- NathanTu aimes le streetwear, Emma ?Do you like streetwear, Emma?
- EmmaOui, je cherche un nouveau sweat.Yes, I am looking for a new sweatshirt.
- NathanRegarde ce style de streetwear !Look at this streetwear style!
- EmmaC'est vraiment cool, Nathan.It's really cool, Nathan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “streetwear” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
