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Styles, colors, and
sensations
In this unit you will learn adjectives that are frequently used to describe clothes—
their style, their color, or their cost. You will also learn the adjectives frequently
used to describe sensations such as perceived shapes, noises, smells, tastes, and
kinesthetic sensations as well as feelings.Les styles (Styles)
Clothes are oft en a refl ection of personality and attitude. Many people dress ac-
cording to current fashions or according to their mood, their occupation, or the
settings they fi nd themselves in.beau, belle beautiful
bon marché inexpensive
boutonné(e) buttoned
cher, chère expensive
chic elegant
confortable comfortable
court(e) short
décolleté(e) low-necked
décontracté(e) casual, relaxed
démodé(e) old-fashioned
droit(e) straight
élégant(e) elegant
épais(se) thick
évasé(e) fl ared
fi n(e) fi ne
imperméable waterproof
joli(e) pretty
laid(e) ugly
large wide
long, longue long
neuf, neuve new
professionnel(le) professional
rayé(e) striped
serré(e) tight
soigné(e) well fi nishedCe tailleur est soigné. Th is woman’s suit is well fi nished.
Son nouveau chemisier est joli. Her new shirt is pretty.
Il me faut des chaussures imperméables. I need waterproof shoes.
Sa jupe rayée est à la mode. Her striped skirt is in style.Copyright © 2008 by The McGraw-Hill Companies. Click here for terms of use.