La chemise est blanche.
English: The shirt is white.
chemise /ʃəmˈiz/ · noun · CEFR A0. French translation of "shirt".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Maison et Mobilier
- Source term
- shirt
- Translation
- chemise
- CEFR Level
- A0
- Part of speech
- noun
- Image
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "la".
| Dictionary form | chemise |
|---|---|
| Article | la |
| Gender/article class | feminine |
| Regular/likely plural | chemises |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + la chemise
- Examples
- C'est la chemise.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Maison et Mobilier.
Example Sentences
Es-tu en train d'essayer la chemise qui correspond à ta taille?
English: Are you trying on the shirt that fits your size?
Sa chemise est bleue.
English: His shirt is blue.
J'ai une nouvelle chemise.
English: I have a new shirt.
Elle lave la chemise.
English: She washes the shirt.
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