No. 2,956 in French
gilet
A sleeveless jacket or waistcoat.
In a sentence
J'ai acheté un nouveau gilet en laine pour l'hiver.
I bought a new wool cardigan for the winter.
Here, 'gilet' refers to a cardigan or sweater vest typically worn for warmth and style.
Le gilet jaune est devenu un symbole de protestation en France.
The yellow vest has become a symbol of protest in France.
In this sentence, 'gilet' represents the high-visibility vest, commonly used for safety and now associated with political movements.
Pierre porte un gilet pare-balles pour sa sécurité.
Pierre wears a bulletproof vest for his safety.
Here, 'gilet' signifies a bulletproof vest, emphasizing safety and protection.
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