sous-vêtements /suvɛtmˈɑ̃/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "underpants".

See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Mode et Soins Personnels

Source term
underpants
Translation
sous-vêtements
CEFR Level
B1
Part of speech
noun
Image
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Article, Gender & Forms

French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "les".

Dictionary form sous-vêtements
Article les
Gender/article class plural
Regular/likely plural sous-vêtements
How to use it in a sentence
Pattern
Subject + verb + les sous-vêtements
Examples
C'est les sous-vêtements.
Tip
Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.

Topic context

This word appears in the French Mode et Soins Personnels.

Example Sentences

Je porte des sous-vêtements propres avant de faire la lessive demain.

English: I am wearing clean underpants before doing laundry tomorrow.

B1 · Fashion and Personal Care

Il a acheté des sous-vêtements neufs au magasin.

English: He bought new underpants at the shop.

B1 · ClothesAndAccessories

Elle a lavé ses sous-vêtements à l'eau chaude.

English: She washed his underpants in hot water.

B1 · ClothesAndAccessories

J'ai mis des sous-vêtements propres dans ma valise pour le voyage.

English: I packed clean underpants for the trip.

B1 · ClothesAndAccessories

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