collant
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collant
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., grand, petit).
1. (adhesive)
a. sticky
J'ai renversé du sirop sur le sol et maintenant il est collant.I spilled syrup on the floor, and now it's sticky.
2. (skin-tight)
a. tightfitting
La robe était si collante qu’elle semblait taillée sur mesure.The dress was so tightfitting it seemed tailored to her.
b. tight-fitting
La chemise collante mettait en valeur la silhouette de l'athlète.The tight-fitting shirt highlighted the athlete's figure.
3. (figurative) (pejorative) (that you can't get rid of)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
a. clingy (figurative) (pejorative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
An offensive word or phrase used to degrade a person or group of people based on race, gender, sexual preference, etc. (e.g., redneck).
Qu'est-ce que ton frère est collant ! Il ne peut pas nous laisser seuls une minute.Your brother is so clingy! He won't leave us alone for one minute.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. pantyhose (plural) (United States)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
Regionalism used in the United States.
Oh non, mes collants sont déchirés !Oh no, my pantyhose are ripped!
b. panty hose (plural) (United States)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
Regionalism used in the United States.
En hiver, Julie porte toujours des collants chauds pour protéger ses jambes.In winter, Julie always wears warm panty hose to protect her legs.
c. tights (plural) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
J'ai acheté des chemises et des collants dans une boutique de prêt-à-porter.I bought shirts and tights in a ready-to-wear boutique.
d. pair of tights (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
À ton avis, je devrais acheter quels collants ?Which pair of tights do you think I should buy?
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