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A warm top worn over the upper body.
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Examples

  • Il fait froid, mets un pull.
    It is cold, put on a sweater.
  • Les pulls sont dans l'armoire.
    The sweaters are in the wardrobe.
  • J'ai acheté un pull pour l'hiver.
    I bought a sweater for the winter.
  • Elle porte un pull en laine.
    She is wearing a wool sweater.
  • Ce pull bleu est à moi.
    This blue sweater is mine.

Similar words

chandail
pull-over

Meanings

Warm pullover

noun
clothing
neutral
A knitted or similar top, usually with sleeves, pulled over the head for warmth.

Examples

  • Il fait froid, mets un pull.
    It is cold, put on a sweater.
  • Ce pull bleu est à moi.
    This blue sweater is mine.
  • Elle porte un pull en laine.
    She is wearing a wool sweater.
  • Les pulls sont dans l'armoire.
    The sweaters are in the wardrobe.
  • J'ai acheté un pull pour l'hiver.
    I bought a sweater for the winter.

Similar words

chandail
pull-over

Etymology

Shortened from English pull-over, a garment pulled over the head.

FAQ

What does pull mean in French?

It means sweater or, in British English, jumper.

Is pull masculine?

Yes, it is un pull.

What is the plural of pull?

The plural is pulls.

How is pull different from manteau?

A pull is a sweater worn on the body, while a manteau is an outer coat.

Does French pull mean the English verb pull?

No. In French it names a piece of clothing.

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