🇫🇷 How to say

“dress” in French

robe
Illustration of "dress" in a French cultural setting
A woman wearing a simple, elegant blue dress stands in a sunlit garden, holding a bouquet of flowers. The light fabric of the dress flows gently in the breeze as she smiles for a photograph.

Usage note

In French, 'robe' refers to a dress worn by women or girls. It is a common, everyday word used for both casual and formal dresses.

Examples

  • Elle porte une belle robe rouge.

    She is wearing a beautiful red dress.

  • J'ai acheté une nouvelle robe pour la fête.

    I bought a new dress for the party.

  • Sa robe est trop longue.

    Her dress is too long.

Quick check

What does "robe" mean?

  • A. dress
  • B. bus
  • C. beach
  • D. nose

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