This is the 1285th most frequent French word.
costume
"Costume" in French means "suit" (formal attire for men) or "costume" (for a role or performance).
In this sentence, 'costume' refers to a suit, a set of formal clothes typically worn by men.
Le costume de ce monsieur est très élégant.
The suit of this gentleman is very elegant.
Here, 'costume' indicates a costume or outfit used for dressing up, typically during festivities or performances.
Pour le carnaval, elle a choisi un costume de princesse.
For the carnival, she chose a princess costume.
In this context, 'costume' refers to clothing styles from a specific historical period, used in performances or reenactments.