vest

UK
/vɛst/
US
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Übersetzungen

vestsubstantiv
vests
Pl.
UK
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US
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He wore a smart vest over his shirt for the formal event.
Il portait un gilet élégant par-dessus sa chemise pour la cérémonie.
gilet de sauvetage
The crew handed out a life vest to each passenger before departure.
L'équipage a distribué un gilet de sauvetage à chaque passager avant le départ.
gilet pare-ballesSens de protection corporelle.
The police officer put on his bulletproof vest before heading out on patrol.
Le policier a mis son gilet pare-balles avant de partir en patrouille.
maillot de corpsSens britannique pour un sous-vêtement porté sous la chemise.
In colder weather, he always wears a vest under his clothes for extra warmth.
Par temps froid, il porte toujours un maillot de corps sous ses vêtements pour avoir plus chaud.
Synonyme
sleeveless garment
body warmer
vestverb
vested
Präteritum
vested
Partizip Perfekt
vesting
Gerundium
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vêtirS'emploie surtout dans un registre soutenu ou liturgique.
The bishop was vested in his ceremonial robes for the service.
L'évêque était vêtu de ses habits de cérémonie pour l'office.
conférerSurtout dans un contexte juridique ou institutionnel.
The board decided to vest the authority to make financial decisions in the new manager.
Le conseil a décidé de conférer au nouveau directeur le pouvoir de prendre des décisions financières.
devenir acquisSens juridique : un droit ou un avantage devient définitivement acquis.
After five years of service, employees vest in the company's retirement plan.
Après cinq ans de service, les employés voient leurs droits devenir acquis dans le plan de retraite de l'entreprise.
vestadjektiv
Used attributively to modify another noun, denoting association with or suitability for a vest (e.g., 'vest pocket').
de giletRelatif à un gilet ; s'emploie dans les composés nominaux.
He slipped his notebook into the vest pocket.
Il a glissé son carnet dans la poche de gilet.

Definitionen

vestsubstantiv
A sleeveless garment worn on the upper body, typically having buttons down the front and worn over a shirt.
He wore a smart vest over his shirt for the formal event.
An undershirt, typically sleeveless, worn beneath a shirt.
In colder weather, he always wears a vest under his clothes for extra warmth.
A type of protective garment, such as a bulletproof vest, worn to protect the torso.
The police officer put on his bulletproof vest before heading out on patrol.
A buoyant garment worn for safety to keep a person afloat in water; a life jacket.
The crew handed out a life vest to each passenger before departure.
vestverb
To confer or bestow a power, right, or property on someone.
The board decided to vest the authority to make financial decisions in the new manager.
To become legally entitled to a future benefit, such as a pension, after meeting certain conditions.
After five years of service, employees vest in the company's retirement plan.
To clothe or dress, especially in ceremonial or official garments.
The bishop was vested in his ceremonial robes for the service.
vestadjektiv
Attributive. Relating to, associated with, or designed for use with a vest.
He slipped his notebook into the vest pocket.