No. 3,322 in French

veste

Jacket.

In a sentence

Je porte une veste pour me protéger du froid.
I am wearing a jacket to protect myself from the cold.
In this sentence, 'veste' refers to an outer garment typically worn for warmth or style.
Cette veste rouge va très bien avec ton pantalon noir.
This red jacket goes very well with your black pants.
Here, 'veste' is used to describe a piece of fashionable clothing that complements an outfit.
La veste que j'ai achetée hier est en cuir véritable.
The jacket that I bought yesterday is made of genuine leather.
In this example, 'veste' is specified to be a leather garment, emphasizing its material and quality.

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