pantalon de jogging
masculine
The English phrase "sweatpants" is translated into French as pantalon de jogging.
The term refers to cotton trousers.
Meaning: cotton trousers (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of pantalon (trousers) and de jogging (for jogging).
Which one should you use?
The form Pantalon de survêtement is a formal option, while Bas de survêt is an informal way to say it. In casual conversation, speakers may also use the shortened word jogging to refer to the clothing item itself.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Pantalon de survêtement is considered a formal way to say it. For an informal approach, you can use Bas de survêt or simply jogging. Note that while survêtement is a standard term for a full tracksuit, pantalon de jogging specifically refers to the trousers.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a pair of sweatpants, use the plural form des pantalons de jogging.
Did you know?
- The word pantalon is actually a tribute to a theatrical character. It comes from 'Pantalone', a stock character in Italian commedia dell'arte known for wearing trousers that were always falling down around his ankles.
Example sentences for French are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Nathan and Manon are getting ready to relax at home.
- NathanJe vais mettre un pantalon de jogging.I'm going to put on some sweatpants.
- ManonC'est une bonne idée, Nathan.That's a good idea, Nathan.
- NathanTu veux en porter un aussi, Manon ?Do you want to wear some too, Manon?
- ManonOui, je cherche mon pantalon de jogging.Yes, I'm looking for my sweatpants.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sweatpants” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, jogging, pantalon, CC BY-SA 4.0.
