tricot

knitting

noun tree-KOH Rare

Origin: From 'tricoter' (to knit), itself from the Old French noun 'tricot' (stick).

Also means

knitted garment

Usage Note

Tricot means both the craft of knitting and a knitted item such as a jumper or cardigan. Faire du tricot means to do knitting. In Quebec French, tricot is also an informal word for a T-shirt or jersey. The verb tricoter means to knit, and aiguilles à tricoter (knitting needles) are the tools used.

Examples

"Elle fait du tricot le soir devant la télévision."

Natural Translation

She knits in the evening in front of the television.

Literal Translation

She does knitting in the evening in front of the television.

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