le
masculine
/pɑ̃.ta.lɔ̃/
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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
Gendermasculine
Pluralpantalons
Examples
j' grandi.
My trousers are too short since I grew taller.
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She is wearing black trousers and a white jacket.
J' tache .
I stained my trousers with coffee.
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These trousers cost too much.
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He always wears the same trousers at work.
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