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soutien-gorge

bra, brassiere

noun soo-tyaN-GORJ Rare

Usage Note

soutien-gorge is the standard French term for a bra. It is a compound noun literally meaning 'throat support' (soutien = support, gorge = throat/chest). The plural is soutiens-gorge. It is the neutral, everyday term — there is no more formal equivalent.

Examples

"Elle cherche un soutien-gorge confortable."

Natural Translation

She is looking for a comfortable bra.

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