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robe

English translation of robe

dress

The word 'robe' in French is used to refer to a dress. It is a common term in the fashion industry and is used to describe various types of dresses, from casual to formal. The term can also be used to refer to a woman's dressing gown or bathrobe.


Example sentences using: robe

Je porte une robe rouge.

English translation of Je porte une robe rouge.

I wear a red dress.

This example shows the use of 'robe' in a typical statement about someone wearing a dress. The color of the dress is 'rouge' which is 'red' in English.

La robe est sur le lit.

English translation of La robe est sur le lit.

The dress is on the bed.

This is a straightforward use of 'robe' in a basic statement about the location of a dress. The preposition 'sur' corresponds to the English 'on'.

J'aime ta robe.

English translation of J'aime ta robe.

I like your dress.

In this example, 'robe' is used in an expression of admiration or compliment. 'J'aime ta robe' can be a comment one might hear at a party or social gathering.

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