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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFashion
/ˈfæʃ.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A popular trend, especially in styles of dress and ornament or manners of behavior.
"The latest fashion trends can often be seen on the runways of Paris and Milan." - 2
The prevailing style or custom in dress, behavior, or social practices.
"In the 1920s, the fashion of flapper dresses became iconic."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Old French word 'façon', meaning 'shape, form, manner, or fashion', which traces back to the Latin 'factionem', meaning 'a making or doing'. Over time, the meaning evolved from general manufacture and behavior to specifically denote popular styles in dress, behavior, and custom.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Fashion" is said worldwide
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Mode
Transliteration: mohd
"La mode change chaque saison."
Mode
Transliteration: moh-de
"Die Mode verändert sich ständig."
Moda
Transliteration: moh-dah
"La moda è un riflesso della società."
Moda
Transliteration: moh-dah
"La moda cambia con cada temporada."
Moda
Transliteration: moh-dah
"A moda é uma forma de expressão."
फैशन
Transliteration: faishan
"फैशन समय के साथ बदलता है।"
时尚
Transliteration: shí shàng
"时尚总是在变化。"
패션
Transliteration: paesyeon
"패션은 시대에 따라 변합니다."
ファッション
Transliteration: fasshon
"ファッションは常に進化しています。"
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