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veston

jacket

noun ves-TOHN Rare

Usage Note

Veston specifically refers to a man's suit jacket (the top half of a costume), distinguishing it from a veste, which is a more general outer jacket or blazer. A full suit is un veston et un pantalon assortis. The word is slightly more formal than veste and is common in tailoring contexts.

Examples

"Il a enfilé son veston avant la réunion."

Natural Translation

He put on his jacket before the meeting.

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