collant
A close-fitting garment covering the body from the waist to the feet; tights.
A collant is an elastic garment covering the legs and waist, commonly worn for style or warmth.
Palabra en 30 segundos
- A tight garment covering legs and feet.
- Commonly worn under skirts for warmth.
- Often made of elastic, sheer material.
Summary
A collant is an elastic garment covering the legs and waist, commonly worn for style or warmth.
- A tight garment covering legs and feet.
- Commonly worn under skirts for warmth.
- Often made of elastic, sheer material.
Use singular for a single pair
In French, we commonly refer to one pair of tights as 'un collant'. Even though it covers two legs, the singular form is the standard way to purchase them.
Don't confuse with adjective
The word 'collant' is also an adjective meaning 'sticky' or 'tight'. Always check the context to see if it is used as a noun or a descriptor.
Essential winter accessory
In France, wearing tights under skirts is a standard practice during autumn and winter. Opaque black tights are considered a staple of French fashion.
Ejemplos
4 de 4Elle porte un collant noir avec sa robe.
She is wearing black tights with her dress.
Les danseuses doivent porter un collant de danse.
Dancers must wear dance tights.
J'ai filé mon collant ce matin.
I got a run in my tights this morning.
Le collant est composé de fibres synthétiques.
Tights are made of synthetic fibers.
Familia de palabras
Truco para recordar
Think of the word 'coller' (to stick). The collant 'sticks' to your skin like a second layer.
Aperçu
Le mot 'collant' désigne un vêtement moulant qui épouse parfaitement la forme des jambes. Il est devenu un accessoire incontournable de la garde-robe féminine au quotidien. 2) Modèles d'utilisation : On utilise généralement le singulier 'un collant' pour désigner la paire entière, bien que le mot soit techniquement un nom masculin. Il peut être fin (transparent) ou épais (opaque) selon la saison. 3) Contextes courants : Vous entendrez souvent parler de collants en hiver pour se protéger du froid, ou dans le cadre de tenues professionnelles et formelles. Dans le monde de la danse, les danseurs portent également des collants spécifiques pour leur pratique sportive. 4) Comparaison : Il est souvent confondu avec les 'bas', qui ne couvrent que la jambe sans monter jusqu'à la taille, ou avec le 'legging', qui est plus épais et ressemble davantage à un pantalon sans couvrir les pieds.
Notas de uso
The word 'collant' is used as a neutral noun. It is important to remember that it is masculine. In casual conversation, 'filer un collant' is a very common phrase to describe snagging them.
Errores comunes
Learners often use the feminine 'une collante', which is incorrect. Another common mistake is confusing it with 'chaussettes' (socks), which are much shorter.
Truco para recordar
Think of the word 'coller' (to stick). The collant 'sticks' to your skin like a second layer.
Origen de la palabra
Derived from the verb 'coller' (to stick/cling) because of its tight, skin-clinging nature. It entered common usage in the mid-20th century.
Contexto cultural
Tights are a staple in French fashion, especially for women in professional settings or during the colder months. They are often seen as a necessary accessory for formal outfits.
Ejemplos
Elle porte un collant noir avec sa robe.
everydayShe is wearing black tights with her dress.
Les danseuses doivent porter un collant de danse.
formalDancers must wear dance tights.
J'ai filé mon collant ce matin.
informalI got a run in my tights this morning.
Le collant est composé de fibres synthétiques.
academicTights are made of synthetic fibers.
Familia de palabras
Colocaciones comunes
Frases Comunes
Filer un collant
To get a run in one's tights
Un collant chair
Nude-colored tights
Mettre des collants
To put on tights
Se confunde a menudo con
Bas are stockings that only cover the foot and leg up to the thigh, whereas a collant covers up to the waist.
A legging is usually thicker, opaque, and does not cover the feet, serving more as a pair of trousers.
Patrones gramaticales
Use singular for a single pair
In French, we commonly refer to one pair of tights as 'un collant'. Even though it covers two legs, the singular form is the standard way to purchase them.
Don't confuse with adjective
The word 'collant' is also an adjective meaning 'sticky' or 'tight'. Always check the context to see if it is used as a noun or a descriptor.
Essential winter accessory
In France, wearing tights under skirts is a standard practice during autumn and winter. Opaque black tights are considered a staple of French fashion.
Ponte a prueba
Complétez la phrase avec le bon mot.
Il fait froid, je vais mettre un ___ sous ma jupe.
Le collant est le vêtement adapté pour être porté sous une jupe par temps froid.
Choisissez la bonne définition.
Qu'est-ce qu'un collant ?
Le collant couvre les jambes et les pieds de manière élastique.
Remettez les mots dans l'ordre.
collant / porte / elle / noir / un
La structure sujet + verbe + complément est la plus naturelle en français.
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Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasLe mot collant est un nom masculin. On dit donc 'un collant' et non 'une collante'.
Le collant est fin et couvre les pieds, tandis que le legging est plus épais et s'arrête aux chevilles. Le legging se porte souvent comme un pantalon, contrairement au collant.
Oui, il est très courant d'utiliser le pluriel 'des collants' pour désigner plusieurs paires. L'usage est interchangeable avec le singulier dans la vie quotidienne.
Historiquement associé aux femmes, le collant est aussi utilisé par les hommes dans le milieu de la danse ou du sport. Il existe également des versions techniques pour le cyclisme.
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