🇫🇷 How to say

“pants” in French

pantalon
Illustration of "pants" in a French cultural setting
A young woman is folding a pair of dark blue denim pants on her bed, getting ready to pack them into a suitcase for a weekend trip.

Usage note

In French, 'pantalon' is always singular, even when referring to one pair of pants. It's a common, everyday word used for all kinds of trousers.

Examples

  • Je porte un pantalon noir.

    I am wearing black pants.

  • Ton nouveau pantalon est très joli.

    Your new pants are very nice.

  • Il met son pantalon dans l'armoire.

    He puts his pants in the wardrobe.

Quick check

What does "pantalon" mean?

  • A. pants
  • B. ticket
  • C. girl
  • D. back

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