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pull

jumper, pullover

noun POOL Less Common

Origin: English 'pullover'

Usage Note

Pull is a shortening of the English pullover borrowed into French, used for any knitted sweater. It is extremely common in everyday speech; the more formal synonym is tricot or chandail. Note the final 'l' is pronounced in French, unlike in many French words ending in a consonant.

Examples

"Elle porte un pull rouge aujourd'hui."

Natural Translation

She is wearing a red jumper today.

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