Here is a list of common clothing and accessories vocabulary in French to help you with everyday conversation and shopping:
Clothing (Les vêtements)
- Shirt – la chemise
- T-shirt – le t-shirt
- Sweater – le pull
- Jacket – la veste
- Coat – le manteau
- Dress – la robe
- Skirt – la jupe
- Pants – le pantalon
- Jeans – le jean
- Shorts – le short
- Shoes – les chaussures
- Socks – les chaussettes
- Underwear – les sous-vêtements
Accessories (Les accessoires)
- Hat – le chapeau
- Cap – la casquette
- Scarf – l’écharpe (f)
- Gloves – les gants
- Belt – la ceinture
- Bag – le sac
- Watch – la montre
- Necklace – le collier
- Earrings – les boucles d’oreilles
Knowing these basic words will make it easier to describe what you’re wearing or to shop for clothes in French-speaking countries.
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Table of Contents
- Clothing Types
- Shoes, Footwear
French vocabulary for different types of shoes and footwear, including singular/plural forms and example sentences.
- Accessories
French vocabulary for common accessories, including translations and example sentences to help you use these words confidently in everyday conversation.
- Clothing Talk
Clothing vocabulary in French, including categories like tops, bottoms, outerwear, and accessories, to help you describe and discuss clothes confidently.
- Shopping for Clothes
Shopping for clothes vocabulary in French, including common words and phrases for describing clothing, asking about sizes and colors, and making purchases.
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
