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clothes

/kloʊðz/

Clothes are the items such as shirts, trousers, and dresses that people wear to cover their bodies. This word is always plural and refers to the garments used for protection, comfort, or fashion.

Exemples

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1

I need to wash my dirty clothes today.

I need to wash my dirty clothes today.

2

All employees are expected to wear professional clothes to the gala.

All employees are expected to wear professional clothes to the gala.

3

I just throw on some old clothes when I'm at home.

I just throw on some old clothes when I'm at home.

Famille de mots

Nom
clothes
Verb
clothe
Adjectif
clothed
Apparenté
clothing
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Astuce mémo

The word 'clothes' contains 'the'. Think: 'The' things you wear.

Quiz rapide

I need to buy some new ___ for the winter.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : clothes

Exemples

1

I need to wash my dirty clothes today.

everyday

I need to wash my dirty clothes today.

2

All employees are expected to wear professional clothes to the gala.

formal

All employees are expected to wear professional clothes to the gala.

3

I just throw on some old clothes when I'm at home.

informal

I just throw on some old clothes when I'm at home.

4

The study examines how clothes affect a person's self-esteem.

academic

The study examines how clothes affect a person's self-esteem.

5

You should wear smart clothes for your job interview.

business

You should wear smart clothes for your job interview.

Famille de mots

Nom
clothes
Verb
clothe
Adjectif
clothed
Apparenté
clothing

Collocations courantes

wear clothes wear clothes
put on clothes put on clothes
take off clothes take off clothes
designer clothes designer clothes
casual clothes casual clothes

Phrases Courantes

plain clothes

ordinary clothes worn by police

Sunday best

one's finest clothes

clothes make the man

people are judged by their appearance

Souvent confondu avec

clothes vs cloth

Cloth is the material or fabric, while clothes are the finished items you wear.

clothes vs clothing

Clothing is a collective noun (uncountable), whereas clothes is always plural.

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Notes d'usage

Clothes is always plural; you cannot say 'a clothes' or use it with a singular verb. To refer to a single item, use 'a piece of clothing' or the specific name like 'a shirt'.

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Erreurs courantes

Many learners say 'my clothes is' instead of 'my clothes are' or confuse the pronunciation with 'cloths' (the materials used for cleaning).

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Astuce mémo

The word 'clothes' contains 'the'. Think: 'The' things you wear.

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Origine du mot

From Old English 'clāthas', which is the plural of 'clāth' meaning a piece of cloth.

Modèles grammaticaux

Always plural Takes a plural verb No singular form
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Contexte culturel

In many Western business environments, 'Casual Friday' is a day when employees are allowed to wear less formal clothes.

Quiz rapide

I need to buy some new ___ for the winter.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : clothes

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