poncho

noun POHN-choh Rare

Origin: Spanish poncho, from Quechua

Usage Note

Poncho is an invariable masculine noun in French, referring to the sleeveless cloak-like garment of Andean origin, now widely worn as a fashion item or rain cover. It entered French via Spanish and Quechua. The plural is des ponchos.

Examples

"Elle portait un poncho de laine coloré."

Natural Translation

She was wearing a colourful wool poncho.

Literal Translation

She wore a poncho of wool coloured.

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