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"Skirt" in French: jupe
la jupe
Skirt in French is la jupe, feminine. Une jupe courte is a short skirt; une jupe longue is a long skirt. Plural: des jupes.
Boutique
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How to pronounce jupe
Say it
lah zhewp
/la ʒyp/
zhewp. J like zh in measure; u like French u; final e light. Plural jupes same vowel.
"Skirt" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la jupe | the skirt Default. | Default. |
| une jupe | a skirt Shopping. | Shopping. |
| jupe longue / courte | long / short skirt Length. | Length. |
| porter une jupe | to wear a skirt Outfit. | Outfit. |
How to use jupe in real life
- 1Boutique
Je peux essayer cette jupe en 38 ?
Can I try this skirt in size 38?
Cette jupe.
- 2Outfit plan
Je mets une jupe noire ce soir.
I'm wearing a black skirt tonight.
Une jupe.
- 3Laundry
Il faut repasser la jupe avant la cérémonie.
We need to iron the skirt before the ceremony.
La jupe.
Mistakes English speakers make with jupe
Incorrect: Le jupe est jolie.
Correct: La jupe est jolie.
Jupe is feminine.
Incorrect: Une skirt bleue.
Correct: Une jupe bleue.
Use jupe.
Good to know
Clothing stores sort jupes by length and season. For school or office dress codes, jupe often pairs with chemisier.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing an outfit
ChatPal
Tu prends la jupe ou le pantalon ?
Are you taking the skirt or the pants?
You
La jupe fleurie, je trouve.
The floral skirt, I think.
ChatPal
Avec quelles chaussures ?
With which shoes?
You
Des baskets blanches.
White sneakers.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Skirt" in French
How do you say skirt in French?
La jupe.
Is it feminine?
Yes: une jupe.
How do you say long skirt?
Une jupe longue.
How do you pronounce jupe?
zhewp.
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