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/pɑ̃.ta.lɔ̃/
Translation
trousers
Word origin
From Italian Pantalone, a stock character of the commedia dell'arte who wore distinctive long trousers; the garment took his name. The English 'pantaloon' and 'pants' come from the same source.
- Origin
- Italian
- Root
- Pantalone
- English cognates
- pantaloon, pants
Grammar
Examples
j' .
My trousers are too short since I grew taller.
.
She is wearing black trousers and a white jacket.
J' .
I stained my trousers with coffee.
.
These trousers cost too much.
au .
He always wears the same trousers at work.
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