plainclothes in French
plainclothes in French is en bourgeois, en civil, en habit bourgeois — plainclothes means wearing ordinary civilian clothing rather than a uniform, especially of police officers.
plainclothes in French
en bourgeois
(usually, of a police officer) Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection.
en civil
(usually, of a police officer) Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection.
en habit bourgeois
(usually, of a police officer) Wearing ordinary civilian clothes instead of a uniform, in order to avoid detection.
vêtements de ville
Ordinary civilian clothes, rather than uniform.
What does "plainclothes" mean?
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adj Wearing ordinary civilian clothing rather than a uniform, especially of police officers.
"Two plainclothes detectives watched the building from across the street."
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plainclothes in a sentence
- Two plainclothes detectives watched the building from across the street.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "plainclothes" in French?
"plainclothes" in French is en bourgeois, en civil, en habit bourgeois. plainclothes means: Wearing ordinary civilian clothing rather than a uniform, especially of police officers.
How do you use "plainclothes" in a sentence?
Example: "Two plainclothes detectives watched the building from across the street." In French, "plainclothes" is en bourgeois, en civil, en habit bourgeois.
Are there other ways to say "plainclothes" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "plainclothes": en bourgeois, en civil, en habit bourgeois, vêtements de ville.
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