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blouson

jacket

noun bloo-ZOHN Rare

Also means

bomber jacket

Usage Note

Blouson refers specifically to a short, hip-length jacket that typically gathers at the waist or hem — think a bomber or windbreaker style. It is distinct from veste (a suit jacket or blazer) and manteau (a coat). Un blouson en cuir ('a leather jacket') is a common collocation.

Examples

"Il porte un blouson en cuir noir."

Natural Translation

He is wearing a black leather jacket.

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