No. 4,145 in French
couture
The French word "couture" means "sewing" or "dressmaking" and can also refer to "high fashion" (haute couture).
In a sentence
Elle a appris la couture pour créer ses propres vêtements.
She learned sewing to create her own clothes.
In this sentence, 'couture' refers to the craft or profession of sewing and tailoring.
La robe de haute couture était exposée dans la vitrine.
The haute couture dress was displayed in the shop window.
Here, 'couture' is used to denote high fashion or custom-fitted clothing design, often associated with prominent fashion designers.
La couture de son pantalon s'est déchirée lors de la soirée.
The seam of her pants ripped during the party.
In this instance, 'couture' refers to the sewing line or seam in a piece of clothing.
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