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costume

/ˈkɒstjuːm/

/ˈkɑːstjuːm/

Translations

costumenoun

costumes

/ˈkɒstjuːm/

/ˈkɑːstjuːm/

déguisementVêtement porté pour une fête, une mascarade ou pour se faire passer pour quelqu’un ou quelque chose.

She wore a witch costume for the Halloween party.

Elle portait un déguisement de sorcière pour la fête d’Halloween.

costumeVêtement ou ensemble vestimentaire d’une époque, d’un pays ou d’un spectacle.

The museum displayed a collection of traditional Japanese costumes.

Le musée exposait une collection de costumes japonais traditionnels.

Additional translations

maillot de bainSens familier australien.

Synonyms

costumeverb

costumed

Past Simple

costumed

Past Participle

costuming

Gerund

/ˈkɒstjuːm/

/ˈkɑːstuːm/

costumerSurtout au théâtre, au cinéma ou pour un événement.

The director decided to costume the actors in traditional Victorian attire for the play.

Le metteur en scène a décidé de costumer les acteurs en tenues victoriennes traditionnelles pour la pièce.

Synonyms

costumeadjective

/ˈkɒstjuːm/

/ˈkɑːstuːm/

Used attributively before nouns (e.g., costume drama, costume designer); non-gradable.

en costumeSe dit surtout d’une œuvre, d’un spectacle ou d’un film.

The studio is famous for its lavish costume dramas.

Le studio est célèbre pour ses somptueux drames en costume.

Additional translations

de fantaisieSe dit d’objets imitant un style luxueux ou destinés au déguisement.

Definitions

costumenoun

A set of clothes in a style typical of a particular country or historical period.

The museum displayed a collection of traditional Japanese costumes.

A set of clothes worn by an actor or performer for a role in a play or film.

The actor's costume for the play included a long, flowing cape and a top hat.

A set of clothes worn for a particular occasion or activity, often to look like someone or something else.

She wore a witch costume for the Halloween party.

(Australia, informal) A swimsuit or bathing suit.

Don’t forget your costume when we head to the beach.

costumeverb

To dress someone in a particular set of clothes, especially for a performance or event.

The director decided to costume the actors in traditional Victorian attire for the play.

costumeadjective

Relating to or involving costumes, especially those of a particular historical period or for theatrical performance.

The studio is famous for its lavish costume dramas.

Intended for use in theatrical or fancy-dress contexts rather than for everyday wear; imitation.

She accessorized her outfit with bright costume jewelry.