No. 10,958 in French
peignoir
A "peignoir" is a woman's light robe, typically worn after bathing or while dressing.
In a sentence
Après la douche, elle a mis un peignoir en coton.
After the shower, she put on a cotton robe.
In this sentence, 'peignoir' is used to refer to a bathrobe, a garment typically worn after bathing to stay warm or dry off.
Le peignoir en satin rouge était exposé dans la vitrine du magasin.
The red satin robe was displayed in the store's showcase.
Here, 'peignoir' describes a type of elegant or luxurious robe, often made of silk or satin, used as casual wear around the house or for its aesthetic appeal.
Il a reçu un peignoir avec ses initiales brodées comme cadeau d'anniversaire.
He received a robe with his embroidered initials as a birthday gift.
The 'peignoir' in this context signifies a personalized robe, often given as a thoughtful gift, indicating practicality and comfort.
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