petticoat in French

petticoat in French is cotillon, jupon, combinaison — petticoat means a light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.

petticoat in French

cotillon

noun

(archaic, or, historical) A type of ornamental skirt or underskirt, often displayed below a dress; chiefly in plural, designating a woman's skirts collectively.

jupon

noun

A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth.

combinaison

noun

A light woman's undergarment worn under a dress or skirt, and hanging either from the shoulders or (now especially) from the waist; a kind of slip, worn to make the skirt fuller, or for extra warmth.

What does "petticoat" mean?

noun A light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.
"The bride's gown flared out over layers of stiff petticoats."
verb To dress someone in a petticoat, or more broadly, to clothe in feminine attire.
"The costume designer petticoated the dancers for the period drama."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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petticoat in a sentence

The bride's gown flared out over layers of stiff petticoats.
Grandma still keeps an old lace petticoat from her wedding day.
The costume designer petticoated the dancers for the period drama.

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "petticoat" in French?

"petticoat" in French is cotillon, jupon, combinaison. petticoat means: A light underskirt worn beneath a dress or skirt to add fullness, warmth, or shape.

How do you use "petticoat" in a sentence?

Example: "The bride's gown flared out over layers of stiff petticoats." In French, "petticoat" is cotillon, jupon, combinaison.

Are there other ways to say "petticoat" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "petticoat": cotillon, jupon, combinaison.

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