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How do you say "suit" in French?
le costume
In French, "suit" is le costume.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'kos-tyoom'. Two syllables, emphasis on the first. Final e is silent.
Grammar notes
Costume is masculine. Plural: les costumes. Also means 'costume' or 'custom'.
Example sentence
Le costume est gris.
The suit is gray.
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How to remember le costume
Costume sounds like 'custom'. A suit is the customary formal wear for business.
Related words
- belt la ceinture
- collar le col
- dress la robe
- shirt la chemise
- sweater le pull
- money l'argent
- ring la bague
- t-shirt le t-shirt
- vest les maillot de corps
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Questions about le costume
How do you say "suit" in French?
In French, "suit" is le costume. It is a noun.
Is le costume masculine or feminine?
Costume is masculine. Plural: les costumes. Also means 'costume' or 'custom'.
How is le costume used in a sentence?
Use le costume as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le costume est gris. (The suit is gray.).
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