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sari

sari (Indian garment)

noun SAH-ree Rare

Origin: Hindi sārī, from Sanskrit śāṭī (strip of cloth)

Usage Note

Sari is an invariable loanword in French; the plural is typically des saris (no accent change). It refers to the traditional South Asian garment worn by draping several metres of fabric around the body. In France it appears in discussions of fashion, cultural diversity, and South Asian diaspora communities.

Examples

"Elle portait un magnifique sari orange."

Natural Translation

She was wearing a magnificent orange sari.

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