jean
jeans
noun DJEEN Rare
Origin: From English 'jeans', itself from Gênes (Genoa), where the denim fabric originated.
Usage Note
Jean is used as a singular noun in French even though it refers to a pair of trousers; speakers say un jean for one pair and des jeans for several. The word is sometimes spelled jeans in French but pronounced the same way. Unlike English, you would not say 'a pair of jeans' — simply un jean.
Examples
"Elle porte un jean bleu."
Natural Translation
She is wearing blue jeans.
Literal Translation
She is wearing a blue jean.

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