prêt-à-porter

le prêt-à-porter
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. ready-to-wear clothing
Nous achetons du prêt-à-porter dans les grands magasins à Paris.We buy ready-to-wear clothing at the department stores in Paris.
b. ready-to-wear
Le prêt-à-porter est bien plus abordable que la haute couture.Ready-to-wear is much more affordable than haute couture.
c. prêt-à-porter
J’ai entendu dire que mon créateur préféré vendra du prêt-à-porter au printemps.I heard that my favorite designer will be selling prêt-à-porter in the spring.
d. off-the-rack (adjective)
Regionalism used in the United States.
(United States)
Le défilé de mode présentait des tenues de prêt-à-porter élégantes.The fashion show featured elegant off-the-rack outfits.
e. off-the-peg (adjective)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Une robe de prêt-à-porter peut être aussi magnifique qu’une robe sur mesure.An off-the-peg dress can be just as stunning as a dress that's custom made.
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