vest

vɛst

vest

verst

Définition et signification de « vest » en anglais

Vest

NOM

gilet

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

Dialect

American

waistcoat

British

informations grammaticales

statut d’animéité

inanimé

composition morphologique

simple

dénombrable

forme plurielle

vests

Exemples

He wore a crisp white shirt and a charcoal gray vest under his suit jacket for the wedding.

Il portait une chemise blanche impeccable et un gilet gris anthracite sous sa veste de costume pour le mariage.

1.1

maillot de corps, gilet

A sleeveless, collarless undergarment worn by men on the upper part of the body, often used for added warmth or comfort beneath outer clothing

Exemples

He wore a vest under his shirt for added warmth.

Il portait un gilet sous sa chemise pour plus de chaleur.

gilet, veste

a sleeveless garment worn over other clothing, typically designed for a specific function, such as providing safety, carrying gear, or enhancing performance in an activity.

Exemples

The firefighter’s vest was made of heat-resistant material to protect against flames.

Le gilet du pompier était en matériau résistant à la chaleur pour protéger contre les flammes.

to vest

VERBE

investir, conférer

to grant power, authority, or rights to someone, typically in an official or legal context

Transitive: to vest sb with a right or power

informations grammaticales

composition morphologique

simple

verbe d’action

régulier

présent

vest

3e personne du singulier

vests

participe présent

vesting

passé simple

vested

participe passé

vested

Exemples

The constitution vests the president with the authority to veto legislation.

La constitution habilite le président à opposer son veto à une législation.

vêtir, revêtir

to dress someone in formal clothing, particularly in religious or ceremonial robes

Transitive: to vest sb in a garment

Exemples

The choir members were vested in matching gowns for the performance.

Les membres du chœur étaient revêtus de robes assorties pour la performance.

revêtir, se parer

to dress in formal clothing, particularly in special robes for religious ceremonies

Intransitive: to vest in a garment

Exemples

The priest vested in his robes before the church service.

Le prêtre a revêtu ses robes avant le service religieux.

conférer, attribuer

to give control, ownership, or authority over something to a person or group

Transitive: to vest a right or power in sb

Exemples

The decision to approve the project was vested in the hands of the board.

La décision d'approuver le projet a été confiée entre les mains du conseil.

acquérir, être attribué

to gain a legal right or entitlement, typically after a certain period or condition is met

Intransitive

Exemples

The employee's stock options will vest after three years of employment.

Les options d'achat d'actions de l'employé seront acquises après trois ans d'emploi.

Mots Proches

Définition et signification de « vest » en anglais

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