chemise

This is the 4034th most frequent French word.

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chemise

Shirt.


In this poetic use, 'chemise' describes a covering layer or a metaphorical garment for the stones.

La chute d'eau cascade sur une chemise de pierre.

The waterfall cascades over a shirt of stone.


In this sentence, 'chemise' refers to a piece of clothing, specifically a shirt.

J'ai acheté une nouvelle chemise hier.

I bought a new shirt yesterday.


Here, 'chemise' is used metaphorically to refer to a folder or document sleeve, showing the word's utility beyond clothing.

La chemise du dossier contient tous les documents nécessaires.

The folder contains all the required documents.