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frock

UK

/frɒk/

US

/frɑk/

Translations

frockadjective

Attributive use, e.g. "frock coat"; treated as adjective in dictionary.

Additional translations

de robeRare ; surtout dans des syntagmes comme frock coat.

frocknoun

frocks

pl

UK

/frɒk/

US

/frɑk/

robeVêtement féminin courant, surtout dans un registre un peu littéraire ou britannique.

She wore a beautiful frock to the summer party.

Elle portait une belle robe à la fête d'été.

blouseVêtement ample d'extérieur, porté traditionnellement par les travailleurs ou les paysans.

The shepherd's coarse frock was stained from daily labor in the fields.

La blouse grossière du berger était tachée par le travail quotidien dans les champs.

Additional translations

soutaneVêtement religieux porté par certains membres du clergé.

Synonyms

frockverb

frocked

Past Simple

frocked

Past Participle

frocking

Gerund

UK

/frɒk/

US

/frɑk/

vêtirAvec l'idée de mettre une robe à quelqu'un.

She decided to frock her daughter in a beautiful floral dress for the party.

Elle a décidé de vêtir sa fille d'une belle robe fleurie pour la fête.

Additional translations

nommerMilitaire ; nommer provisoirement à un grade supérieur avant confirmation officielle.

Synonyms

Definitions

frockadjective

Relating to or characteristic of a frock or dress; suitable for wearing with dresses.

She accessorized her outfit with a stylish frock coat.

frocknoun

A woman's or girl's dress.

She wore a beautiful frock to the summer party.

A long gown with flowing sleeves worn by monks, priests, or clergy.

The monk's frock was simple and made of coarse fabric.

A loose outer garment or smock traditionally worn by workers or peasants.

The shepherd's coarse frock was stained from daily labor in the fields.

frockverb

To clothe or dress in a frock.

She decided to frock her daughter in a beautiful floral dress for the party.

(chiefly US military) To authorize an officer to wear the insignia and assume the duties of a higher rank before the promotion is officially confirmed.

Lieutenant Smith was frocked as a commander pending Senate approval.