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suit
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How do you say costume in French?
How do you pronounce costume in French?
costume is pronounced /lə kɔstym/ in French.
Example sentences
Le costume bleu que j'ai acheté hier est très élégant et parfait pour mon entrevue.
The blue suit that I bought yesterday is very elegant and perfect for my interview.
Son costume gris était trop grand, alors il a dû le faire retoucher par un bon tailleur.
His gray suit was too big, so he had to have it altered by a good tailor.
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Why is it masculine?
Costume is masculine in French. While it does derive from Italian "costume," the gender assignment is better explained by French phonetic patterns: nouns ending in -e that are borrowed from Italian or Latin often become masculine in French when they refer to concrete objects or garments. The word entered French as a masculine noun referring to a style of dress or outfit, and this gender has been consistent in usage.
What is the French word for suit?
The French word for suit is le costume — masculine.
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