pull-over
/py.lɔ.vɛʁ/masculine
The English phrase "sweater" can be translated into French as pull-over or chandail.
Meaning: similar garment worn for warmth (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| pull-over | /py.lɔ.vɛʁ/ /pu.lɔ.vœʁ/ |
masculine |
| chandail | /ʃɑ̃.daj/ | masculine |
Both terms refer to a garment worn for warmth.
Which one should you use?
In France, the term pull-over is more common than chandail.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Quebec, chandail is the standard term for a sweater.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both pull-over and chandail are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/py.lɔ.vɛʁ/
Did you know?
- The word chandail has a surprisingly humble origin, tracing back to the phrase marchand d'ail or 'garlic seller'.
- Unlike the English word 'sweater', which describes the function of the garment, pull-over describes the action of putting it on.
- In certain contexts, chandail can specifically refer to a sports jersey, such as a hockey jersey in Canada.
Examples in context
- Quel beau chandail !What a beautiful sweater!This sentence is useful for practicing the exclamation with chandail.Tatoeba #4626093 by sacredceltic, translation #51905 by CK
- Ce chandail est chaud.This sweater is warm.This sentence is useful for describing the warmth of a chandail.Tatoeba #4548525 by sacredceltic, translation #60940 by CK
- Elle mit son pull-over.She pulled her sweater on.This sentence is useful for seeing pull-over used in a sentence.Tatoeba #1291234 by slegros, translation #311051 by BraveSentry
- Excusez-moi, pourriez-vous m'indiquer où je peux trouver un pull en laine ?Excuse me, could you tell me where I can find a wool sweater?
- Est-ce que vous avez un chandail à manches longues pour aller avec cette jupe ?Do you have a long-sleeved sweater to go with this skirt?
- Je vais mettre mon gilet pour me protéger du froid.I'm going to put on my sweater to protect myself from the cold.
- 44 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Chloé are getting ready to go outside in the cold.
- GabrielN'oublie pas ton pull-over, Chloé.Don't forget your sweater, Chloé.
- ChloéMerci, Gabriel. Il fait froid dehors.Thanks, Gabriel. It is cold outside.
- GabrielEst-ce que ce pull-over est assez chaud ?Is this sweater warm enough?
- ChloéOui, il est parfait pour l'hiver.Yes, it is perfect for winter.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweater” translations and entries pull-over, chandail, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chandail, pull-over, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
