Salopettes

Pronunciation: /ˌsæləˈpɛts/

Definitions of salopettes

noun a type of outer garment consisting of trousers with shoulder straps, typically worn for skiing.

Example Sentences

A1 She wore salopettes while skiing.

A2 He bought a new pair of salopettes for his winter vacation.

B1 The store had a variety of salopettes in different colors and sizes.

B2 Sarah preferred wearing salopettes over ski pants for better insulation.

C1 The high-quality salopettes she purchased were worth the investment.

C2 His custom-made salopettes were designed for maximum comfort and performance on the slopes.

Examples of salopettes in a Sentence

formal The skiers wore their salopettes to protect themselves from the cold weather.

informal I borrowed my friend's salopettes for our skiing trip this weekend.

slang Those new salopettes are sick - where did you get them?

figurative She wore her salopettes like a shield, protecting herself from the harsh realities of life.

Grammatical Forms of salopettes

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

Origin and Evolution of salopettes

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'salopettes' originated from the French word 'salopette' which referred to a type of loose-fitting trousers worn by workers in the 19th century.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'salopettes' evolved to refer to a type of ski pants or overalls with shoulder straps, commonly used in winter sports and outdoor activities.