French · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Shirt" in French: chemise
la chemise
Shirt in French is la chemise. Une chemise can be a dress shirt or a regular button-up. A T-shirt is usually un T-shirt in French too.
Ironing
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How to pronounce chemise
Say it
shuh-MEEZ
/ʃə.miz/
Chemise is shuh-MEEZ. Soft ch like sh; final s sounded as z.
"Shirt" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la chemise | the shirt Button-up / dress shirt. | Button-up / dress shirt. |
| une chemise blanche | a white shirt Classic combo. | Classic combo. |
| chemise à carreaux | checked shirt Pattern talk. | Pattern talk. |
| un T-shirt | a T-shirt Borrowed word, everyday. | Borrowed word, everyday. |
How to use chemise in real life
- 1Ironing
Je repasse ma chemise pour demain.
I'm ironing my shirt for tomorrow.
Ma chemise.
- 2Shop
Cette chemise existe en bleu ?
Does this shirt come in blue?
Cette chemise.
- 3Spill
J'ai taché ma chemise au déjeuner.
I stained my shirt at lunch.
Everyday mishap.
Mistakes English speakers make with chemise
Incorrect: Le chemise.
Correct: La chemise.
Chemise is feminine.
Incorrect: Ma shirt.
Correct: Ma chemise.
Use chemise.
Good to know
Chemise is the woven shirt; un pull is a sweater. In some regions chemise de nuit means nightgown — context keeps it clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Before an interview
ChatPal
Ta chemise est impeccable.
Your shirt looks perfect.
You
Merci. C'est ma chemise préférée.
Thanks. It's my favorite shirt.
ChatPal
Tu as une cravate assortie ?
Do you have a matching tie?
You
Oui, dans le sac.
Yes, in the bag.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shirt" in French
How do you say shirt in French?
La chemise.
What about a T-shirt?
Un T-shirt.
Is chemise masculine?
No — la chemise.
How do you pronounce chemise?
Shuh-MEEZ.
Learn a word, then use it out loud
- Step 1: See it in context
- Step 2: Say it out loud
- Step 3: Get feedback
- Step 4: Use it in real scenarios
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