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veste

jacket

noun VEST Less Common

Usage Note

Veste refers specifically to a jacket or blazer — the upper part of a suit or worn separately — not a full coat (manteau) or waistcoat (gilet). The informal expression retourner sa veste ('to turn one's jacket') means to change sides or opinions opportunistically.

Examples

"Il porte une veste bleue."

Natural Translation

He is wearing a blue jacket.

Literal Translation

He wears a jacket blue

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