imper

raincoat

noun ehm-PEHR Rare

Usage Note

Imper is the everyday clipped form of imperméable, which is the full word for a waterproof coat or mackintosh. In spoken French, the short form imper is far more common. The adjective imperméable also means 'waterproof' or 'impermeable' and can stand alone as a noun in more formal contexts. Both are masculine.

Examples

"N'oublie pas ton imper, il va pleuvoir."

Natural Translation

Don't forget your raincoat, it's going to rain.

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