How many words are in this list?

This page gives 100 French words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.

Which words should I start with?

With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.

How can I remember this French vocabulary?

By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.

Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?

Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.

French vocabulary: clothes

Clothes, shoes and accessories in French, and what you need to describe an outfit or the way someone looks.

Here are 100 French words on “Clothing and appearance”, translated into English and sorted from easiest to hardest.

Level 1: easy 40 words

French	English
bonnet	beanie
barbe	beard
soutien-gorge	bra
bracelet	bracelet
marque	brand
bouton	button
vêtement	clothing
coton	cotton
robe	dress
tissu	fabric
lunettes	glasses
coiffure	hairstyle
chapeau	hat
jean	jeans
pull	jumper
cuir	leather
rouge à lèvres	lipstick
sur mesure	made to measure
maquillage	makeup
collier	necklace
motif	pattern
parfum	perfume
poche	pocket
imprimé	print
bague	ring
chaussure	shoe
short	shorts
taille	size
manche	sleeve
chic	smart
costume	suit
se changer	to get changed
essayer	to try on
porter	to wear
basket	trainer
sous-vêtement	underwear
uniforme	uniform
montre	watch
robe de mariée	wedding dress
laine	wool

Level 2: medium 35 words

French	English
accessoire	accessory
botte	boot
nœud papillon	bow tie
slip	briefsMen’s underwear
gilet	cardigan
coton-tige	cotton bud
fond de teint	foundation
frange	fringe
fourrure	fur
teinture	hair dye
bandeau	headband
talon	heel
bijou	jewel
culotte	knickersWomen’s underwear
dentelle	lace
lin	linen
doublure	lining
moustache	moustache
blouse	overall
pli	pleat
pyjama	pyjamas
imperméable	raincoat
rasoir	razor
écharpe	scarf
couture	seam
gel douche	shower gel
chaussette	sock
talon aiguille	stiletto heel
se raser	to shave
enfiler	to slip on
brosse à dents	toothbrush
serviette	towel
parapluie	umbrella
velours	velvet
perruque	wig

Level 3: hard 25 words

French	English
retouche	alteration
bottine	ankle boot
anorak	anorak
peignoir	bathrobe
bermuda	bermuda shorts
chemisier	blouse
après-shampooing	conditioner
escarpin	court shoe
cabine d’essayage	fitting room
sweat à capuche	hoodie
legging	leggings
mocassin	loafer
démodé	old fashioned
polyester	polyester
doudoune	puffer jacket
sandale	sandal
friperie	second hand shop
shampooing	shampoo
pantoufle	slipper
bretelle	strap
se maquiller	to put on makeup
survêtement	tracksuit
trench	trench coat
pince à épiler	tweezers
débardeur	vest top

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Frequently asked questions

How many words are in this list?: This page gives 100 French words on “Clothing and appearance”. The full topic holds 157 in the KoKo app: 62 at the easy level, 55 at the medium level and 40 at the hard level.
Which words should I start with?: With level 1: these are the easiest words of the topic. Move on to level 2 once they come to you without thinking, then to level 3.
How can I remember this French vocabulary?: By seeing each word again at longer and longer intervals, just before you forget it: that is spaced repetition. The KoKo app does it for you and tells you each day which words to review.
Can I print this list or save it as a PDF?: Yes. The “Print the list” button at the top of the page opens your device’s print dialog: choose to save as PDF to keep the 100 words and their translation, with nothing else around them.