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soutif

bra

noun soo-TEEF Rare

Usage Note

Soutif is a colloquial clipping of soutien-gorge (bra). It is widely used in informal speech among women and in casual conversation but is inappropriate in formal contexts. The standard term soutien-gorge is masculine despite referring to a garment typically worn by women; the plural is soutiens-gorge.

Examples

"Elle a oublié son soutif dans le vestiaire."

Natural Translation

She forgot her bra in the changing room.

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