🇫🇷 How to say

“shirt” in French

chemise
Illustration of "shirt" in a French cultural setting
A man stands before a mirror, adjusting the crisp white chemise he's wearing under his suit jacket. Sunlight streams through the window, highlighting the fabric's neat folds and smooth texture.

Usage note

In French, 'chemise' typically refers to a button-down shirt, often more formal than a T-shirt, and is used for both men and women in professional or dressy contexts.

Examples

  • Je porte une chemise blanche.

    I am wearing a white shirt.

  • Ta chemise est très jolie.

    Your shirt is very pretty.

  • Il achète une chemise bleue.

    He is buying a blue shirt.

Quick check

What does "chemise" mean?

  • A. shirt
  • B. brother
  • C. hair
  • D. evening

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