Gilet

Pronunciation: /ʒiˈleɪ/

Definitions of gilet

noun a sleeveless jacket or vest, typically padded or quilted

Example Sentences

A1 She wears a gilet to keep warm in the winter.

A2 He bought a new gilet for his hiking trip.

B1 The gilet he wore was made of waterproof material.

B2 The designer gilet she bought was quite expensive.

C1 His gilet was tailored to fit him perfectly.

C2 The gilet he wore was a limited edition piece from a famous brand.

Examples of gilet in a Sentence

formal The gentleman wore a smart gilet over his dress shirt.

informal She threw on a cozy gilet to stay warm on the chilly evening.

slang I love your new gilet, it looks really cool.

figurative The gilet of confidence helped him navigate the challenging situation with ease.

Grammatical Forms of gilet

• plural: gilets
• comparative: more gilet
• superlative: most gilet
• present tense: wear gilet
• future tense: will wear gilet
• perfect tense: have worn gilet
• continuous tense: wearing gilet
• singular: gilet
• positive degree: gilet
• infinitive: to wear gilet
• gerund: wearing gilet
• participle: worn gilet

Origin and Evolution of gilet

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'gilet' originated from the French language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in French to refer to a sleeveless jacket or waistcoat, the term 'gilet' has evolved to also mean a type of outerwear or vest in English-speaking countries.