le maillot
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. swimsuit
Lucie a acheté un nouveau maillot une pièce.Lucie bought a new one-piece swimsuit.
b. trunks
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., les livres).
(plural)
(for men)
Mon frère a oublié son maillot à la piscine.My brother forgot his trunks at the pool.
a. jersey
J'ai eu le maillot de mon équipe favorite pour mon anniversaire.I got a jersey from my favorite team for my birthday.
b. singlet
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Ce maillot de course est très respirant.This running singlet is very breathable.
a. undershirt
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
L'hiver, je mets des maillots en laine pour avoir plus chaud.In winter, I wear woolen undershirts to be warmer.
b. vest
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Philippe a toujours un maillot sous sa chemise.Philippe always has a vest under his shirt.
c. singlet
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Mon grand-père dort en maillot quand il fait chaud.My grandfather sleeps in a singlet when it's hot.
a. bikini
Je suis allée chez l'esthéticienne pour me faire épiler le maillot.I went to the beautician to get my bikini waxed.
Examples
Random Word
Roll the dice and learn a new word now!
Why use the FrenchDictionary.com dictionary?

THE BEST FRENCH-ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Get More than a Translation

Get examples and pronunciations for millions of French words, English words, French phrases, and English phrases.

WRITTEN BY EXPERTS

Translate with Confidence

Access millions of accurate translations written by a team of experienced English-to-French and French-to-English translators.

FRENCH AND ENGLISH EXAMPLE SENTENCES

Learn by Example

Browse thousands of French-English example sentences throughout our dictionary.

CONNECT TO THE FRENCH-SPEAKING WORLD

Express Yourself in French

Browse nuanced French-to-English and English-to-French translations and find the word you’re looking for.
Word of the Day
to linger