How do you say "leather jacket" in French?

Veste en cuir

Phrase Noun

In French, "leather jacket" is Veste en cuir.

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Pronunciation

Say vest ahn kweer, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a rolled r ending the phrase.

Grammar notes

Veste en cuir is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

leather jacket

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How to remember Veste en cuir

Cuir sounds like the English word queer misread, but picture tough leather instead to keep it separate.

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Questions about Veste en cuir

How do you pronounce Veste en cuir?

Say vest ahn kweer, with the stress falling on the final syllable and a rolled r ending the phrase.

Is Veste en cuir formal or casual?

Veste en cuir is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Veste en cuir used in French?

Veste en cuir is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (leather jacket).

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