vest in French
vest in French is tricot de corps, gilet — vest means a sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt, often as part of a suit (called a "waistcoat" in British English).
vest in French
tricot de corps
gilet
(North America) A sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, worn over a shirt, and often as part of a suit; a waistcoat.
What does "vest" mean?
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noun A sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt, often as part of a suit (called a "waistcoat" in British English).
"He wore a three-piece suit with a matching vest."
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noun A sleeveless undergarment worn beneath a shirt.
"He layered a vest under his jumper to stay warm."
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verb To officially give someone a right or power, or to have that right or power become legally theirs.
"Full ownership of the shares vests after four years with the company."
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vest in a sentence
- He wore a three-piece suit with a matching vest.
- He layered a vest under his jumper to stay warm.
- Grandad always wears a white cotton vest under his shirt, even in summer.
- Full ownership of the shares vests after four years with the company.
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What is "vest" in French?
"vest" in French is tricot de corps, gilet. vest means: A sleeveless piece of clothing worn over a shirt, often as part of a suit (called a "waistcoat" in British English).
How do you use "vest" in a sentence?
Example: "He wore a three-piece suit with a matching vest." In French, "vest" is tricot de corps, gilet.
Are there other ways to say "vest" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "vest": tricot de corps, gilet.
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