🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

combinaison moulante

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔ̃.bi.nɛ.zɔ̃ mul.ɑ̃t

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Catsuit/ˈkæt.suːt/
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Elle portait une combinaison moulante noire."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A one-piece, tight-fitting garment that covers the body from the neck to the feet, often made of stretchy material like leather, spandex, or latex.

    "The stunt actress wore a sleek black catsuit for the action sequence."
  2. 2

    A form-fitting fashion garment or avant-garde outfit styled as a single piece covering torso and legs.

    "The designer showcased a metallic catsuit on the runway."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Coined in English during the mid-20th century, combining the noun 'cat' (alluding to a feline grace or a cat burglar) and 'suit'. Originally popularized in fashion and media to describe tight-fitting, one-piece garments worn by fictional heroines and performers.

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