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manteau

coat

noun mahn-TOH Less Common

Also means

overcoat

Usage Note

Manteau follows the standard -eau → -eaux plural rule: les manteaux. It is the general word for an outer coat, as opposed to veste (jacket) or blouson (bomber jacket). The phrase sous le manteau means 'under the table' (covertly).

Examples

"Elle met son manteau avant de sortir."

Natural Translation

She puts on her coat before going out.

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