gant

/ɡɑ̃/
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A covering worn on the hand.

Examples

  • Elle porte des gants pour faire la vaisselle.
    She wears gloves to wash the dishes.
  • Il a acheté une paire de gants noirs.
    He bought a pair of black gloves.
  • J'ai perdu un gant dans le bus.
    I lost a glove on the bus.
  • Ces gants protègent les mains.
    These gloves protect the hands.
  • Mets tes gants, il fait froid.
    Put on your gloves, it is cold.

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Meanings

Hand covering

noun
clothing
neutral
A covering shaped to fit a hand, worn for warmth, cleanliness, or protection.

Examples

  • J'ai perdu un gant dans le bus.
    I lost a glove on the bus.
  • Mets tes gants, il fait froid.
    Put on your gloves, it is cold.
  • Ces gants protègent les mains.
    These gloves protect the hands.
  • Elle porte des gants pour faire la vaisselle.
    She wears gloves to wash the dishes.
  • Il a acheté une paire de gants noirs.
    He bought a pair of black gloves.

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Etymology

From an old Germanic word recorded in French as guant.

FAQ

What does gant mean?

It means glove.

Is gant masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: un gant.

What is the plural of gant?

The plural is gants.

Are gants only for cold weather?

No. Gloves can also protect hands during cleaning or work.

How do you say a pair of gloves in French?

Une paire de gants.

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