noun a radical or lower-class Parisian in the French Revolution
adjective relating to or characteristic of the sans culottes
In fashion history, 'sans culotte' can refer to a style of clothing that is simple and utilitarian, often associated with the working class.
The term can be used metaphorically to refer to individuals who reject traditional societal norms and conventions in favor of a more radical approach.
In a historical context, 'sans culotte' is used to describe the working-class people who were active in revolutionary movements.
The term 'sans culotte' originally referred to the lower-class revolutionaries who did not wear the knee-breeches (culottes) of the aristocracy during the French Revolution.
The term 'sans culotte' may be used by writers to describe a character or group of characters in a historical novel set during the French Revolution.
Historians may use 'sans culotte' when discussing the social and political implications of the French Revolution and the role of the working-class revolutionaries.
In the fashion industry, 'sans culotte' may be used to describe a style or trend that is inspired by the clothing worn by the sans culottes during the French Revolution.