breeches in French
breeches in French is culotte, haut-de-chausses — breeches means trousers that end at or just below the knee, historically menswear, now mostly seen in riding and formal military dress.
breeches in French
culotte
(historical) A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes.
haut-de-chausses
(historical) A garment worn by men, covering the hips and thighs; smallclothes.
What does "breeches" mean?
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noun Trousers that end at or just below the knee, historically menswear, now mostly seen in riding and formal military dress.
"The jockey wore tall boots and cream breeches."
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breeches in a sentence
- The jockey wore tall boots and cream breeches.
- Old portraits often show gentlemen in knee-length breeches.
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What is "breeches" in French?
"breeches" in French is culotte, haut-de-chausses. breeches means: Trousers that end at or just below the knee, historically menswear, now mostly seen in riding and formal military dress.
How do you use "breeches" in a sentence?
Example: "The jockey wore tall boots and cream breeches." In French, "breeches" is culotte, haut-de-chausses.
Are there other ways to say "breeches" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "breeches": culotte, haut-de-chausses.
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