1. Chapter 7 Vocabulary 1 Bien Dit

2. Un chemisier A blouse – A woman’s dressy shirt Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

3. Un jean Jeans Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

4. Une veste A jacket – A false cognate!! Extra info! – “une” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a feminine singular noun

5. Une chemise A shirt – Men’s button-down Extra info! – “une” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a feminine singular noun

6. Une robe A dress – A false cognate!! Extra info! – “une” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a feminine singular noun

7. Des sandales (f) Sandals Extra info! – “des” = “some” for plural nouns

8. Un chapeau A hat – Generic, any type Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

9. Une casquette A baseball cap Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

10. Des lunettes de soleil (f) Sunglasses Extra info! – “des” = “some” for plural nouns

11. Un tailleur A woman’s suit – Like a men’s suit, with jacket, shirt, and slacks or a skirt Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

12. Une écharpe A scarf – For winter, to keep you warm Extra info! – “une” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a feminine singular noun

13. Un anorak A winter coat – Think ski jacket… Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

14. Un pantalon Pants Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

15. Un pull A pullover sweater Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

16. Un manteau A coat – Long and usually dressier. Think, what a man wears over a suit… Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

17. Un imperméable A raincoat – Can be abbreviated to “un imper” and still mean the same thing. Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

18. Un foulard A scarf – Woman’s decorative scarf Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

19. Des bottes (f) Boots Extra info! – “des” = “some” for plural nouns

20. Une cravate A necktie Extra info! – “une” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a feminine singular noun

21. Des chaussettes (f) Socks Extra info! – “des” = “some” for plural nouns

22. Des chaussures (f) Shoes – Generic, any type Extra info! – “des” = “some” for plural nouns

23. Un costume A man’s suit Extra info! – “un” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a masculine singular noun

24. Une jupe A skirt Extra info! – “une” = “a”, “an” or “one” for a feminine singular noun

25. En coton Cotton – Literally, made of cotton RULE!! – Will be placed AFTER the noun and used as an adjective!

26. En laine Wool – Literally, made of wool RULE!! – Will be placed AFTER the noun and used as an adjective!

27. En cuir Leather – Literally, made of leather RULE!! – Will be placed AFTER the noun and used as an adjective!

28. En jean Denim – Literally, made of denim RULE!! – Will be placed AFTER the noun and used as an adjective!

29. En lin Linen – Literally, made of linen RULE!! – Will be placed AFTER the noun and used as an adjective!

30. En soie Silk – Literally, made of silk RULE!! – Will be placed AFTER the noun and used as an adjective!

31. Étroit(e)/Serré(e) Tight – Either can be used to mean the same thing. RULE!! – Will be placed AFTER the noun! – Both are regular type 1 adjectives!

32. Large Loose / baggy RULE!! – Will be placed AFTER the noun! – Is a regular type 0 adjective!

33. Mettre To put / to put on / to wear / to place / to set / to turn on Extra info! – Is an irregular verb!

34. Préférer To prefer Extra info! – Is a BOOT verb!

35. Acheter To buy Extra info! – Is a BOOT verb!

36. Je peux vous aider? Can I help you? Extra info! – “peux” = “can” can comes from the verb “pouvoir” – “aider” = to help

37. Je voudrais quelque chose pour… I would like something for… – Fill in the blank with a name or a family member. Extra info! – “je voudrais” = I would like – “quelque chose” = something – “pour” = for

38. Je cherche…pour porter… I’m looking for…to wear… – Fill in the blanks with a) a clothing item and b) an occasion. Extra info! – “je cherche” = I’m looking for – “porter” = “to wear” and is a regular –er verb

39. Je peux essayer…? Can I try on…? Extra info! – “je peux” = I can – “essayer” = to try

40. Vous avez…en…? Do you have…in (a size)…? – Fill in the blanks with a) a clothing item and b) a size or a color. Extra info! – “vous” = you – “avez” = have

41. Non, merci. Je regarde. No, thank you. I’m looking. Extra info! – “non” = no – “merci” = thank you – “regarde” = “am looking” and comes from “regarder” which is a regular –er verb

42. Quelle taille/pointure faites vous? What size / shoe size are you? Extra info! – “quelle” = which – “taille” = clothing size – “pointure” = shoe size

43. Je fais du 38. I’m a size 38. – Use this to talk about clothing OR shoe sizes. – Clothing and shoe sizes are NOT the same in Europe as they are in the United States!

44. Qu’est-ce que tu penses de…? What do you think of…? Extra info! – “que” = what – “est-ce que” = “do/does” in a question – “tu penses” = you think – “de” = of

45. C’est tout à fait toi! It’s totally you! Extra info! – “c’est” = it’s – “tout à fait” = totally

46. Il est vraiment élégant/horrible/joli. It’s really elegant / horrible / pretty. – Elle est…élégante / horrible / jolie. – Ils sont…élégants / horribles / jolis. – Elles sont…élégantes / horribles / jolies. Extra info! – “vraiment” = really / truly

47. Franchement… Frankly… / Honestly… – Can be used to start a sentence containing your opinion.

48. Il est un peu tape-à-l’oeil. It’s a little gaudy. – Elle est…tape-à-l’oeil. – Ils sont…tape-à-l’oeil. – Elles sont…tape-à-l’oeil. Extra info! – “un peu” = a little

49. Il/elle me va…? Does…look good on me? – Ils me vont…? – Elles me vont…? Extra info! – “va” or “vont” come from the verb “aller”

50. Il/elle te va bien. It looks really good on you. – Ils te vont… – Elles te vont… Extra info! – “va” or “vont” come from the verb “aller”

51. Il/elle ne te va pas du tout. It doesn’t look good on you at all. – Ils ne te vont pas… – Elles ne te vont pas… Extra info! – “va” or “vont” come from the verb “aller” – “pas du tout” = not at all