uniforme
/y.ni.fɔʁm/masculine
The French word for the English phrase 'uniform' is uniforme.
As a noun, uniforme refers to a distinctive outfit used to identify members of a specific group. When discussing the various parts of a uniform, you may encounter the terms insigne (badge), écusson (patch) and accessoires (accessories).
Meaning: distinctive outfit as a means of identifying members of a group (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
uniforme is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/y.ni.fɔʁm/
Did you know?
- French schools historically had a very strong tradition of the blouse, a smock-like garment worn over clothes to create a 'uniform' look and protect clothing from ink.
- In French, if you describe a person's behavior as uniforme, you are often implying that they are predictable or even boring, rather than just consistent.
- The word uniforme can also refer to a 'school uniform', but in many French-speaking regions, the term tenue scolaire is preferred to avoid sounding too military.
Examples in context
- Où est ton uniforme ?Where's your uniform?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of someone's uniforme.Tatoeba #7356055 by Micsmithel, translation #1886588 by CK
- Je déteste cet uniforme.I hate this uniform.This sentence is useful for expressing a dislike for a specific uniforme.Tatoeba #2334509 by sacredceltic, translation #2334134 by CK
- Michel avait un uniforme.Michael had a uniform.This sentence is useful for stating that someone possessed a uniforme.Tatoeba #12482038 by always, translation #11592277 by Amastan
- L'étudiant porte un uniforme scolaire.The student wears a school uniform.
- Son uniforme scolaire est bleuHis/her school uniform is blue
- La tenue des pompiers est rougeThe firefighters' uniform is red
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Example conversation
Emma and Hugo are getting ready for their first day of work.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu aimes ton nouvel uniforme ?Do you like your new uniform?
- HugoOui, je trouve cet uniforme très élégant.Yes, I find this uniform very elegant.
- EmmaMoi aussi, mais il est trop grand.Me too, but it is too big.
- HugoTu devrais demander un autre uniforme.You should ask for another uniform.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “uniform” translations and entries uniforme, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
