dress in French
dress in French is robe, tenue, habiller — dress means to put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe.
dress in French
robe
(clothing) An item of clothing (usually worn by a woman or young girl) which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirt below the waist.
tenue
Apparel or clothing, especially when appropriate for a particular occasion, profession, etc.
habiller
(also, reflexive, and, figuratively) To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe. [from 15th c.]
s'habiller
(also, reflexive, and, figuratively) To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe. [from 15th c.]
panser
To apply a dressing to or otherwise treat (a wound); (obsolete) to give (a wounded person) medical aid. [from 15th c.]
s'habiller
What does "dress" mean?
- verb To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe.
- verb To attire (oneself or someone) for a particular (especially formal) occasion, or in a fashionable manner.
- verb To design, make, provide, or select clothes (for someone).
- verb To arrange or style (someone's hair).
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What is "dress" in French?
"dress" in French is robe, tenue, habiller. dress means: To put clothes (or, formerly, armour) on (oneself or someone, a doll, a mannequin, etc.); to clothe.
Are there other ways to say "dress" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "dress": robe, tenue, habiller, s'habiller, panser.
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