vest
vest
vɛst
vest
British pronunciation
/vɛst/

Définition et signification de « vest » en anglais

Vest
01

gilet

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt
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vest definition and meaning
example
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.
The groom 's vest was adorned with intricate embroidery that matched the theme of the event.
Le gilet du marié était orné d'une broderie complexe qui correspondait au thème de l'événement.
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
vest definition and meaning
example
Exemples
He wore a vest under his shirt for added warmth.
Il portait un gilet sous sa chemise pour plus de chaleur.
The vest was made of soft cotton, ensuring comfort throughout the day.
Le gilet était en coton doux, assurant un confort tout au long de la journée.
02

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.
example
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.
He wore a utility vest to carry all his tools while working on the project.
Il portait un gilet utilitaire pour transporter tous ses outils tout en travaillant sur le projet.
to vest
01

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
to vest definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The constitution vests the president with the authority to veto legislation.
La constitution habilite le président à opposer son veto à une législation.
The company's policy vests employees with the right to participate in decision-making processes.
La politique de l'entreprise habilite les employés à participer aux processus de prise de décision.
02

vêtir, revêtir

to dress someone in formal clothing, particularly in religious or ceremonial robes
Transitive: to vest sb in a garment
example
Exemples
The choir members were vested in matching gowns for the performance.
Les membres du chœur étaient revêtus de robes assorties pour la performance.
The altar servers were vested in robes for the evening mass.
Les servants d'autel étaient revêtus de robes pour la messe du soir.
03

revêtir, se parer

to dress in formal clothing, particularly in special robes for religious ceremonies
Intransitive: to vest in a garment
example
Exemples
The priest vested in his robes before the church service.
Le prêtre a revêtu ses robes avant le service religieux.
She helped him vest in the ceremonial attire for the mass.
Elle l'a aidé à revêtir les vêtements cérémoniels pour la messe.
04

conférer, attribuer

to give control, ownership, or authority over something to a person or group
Transitive: to vest a right or power in sb
example
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.
The power to make the final call was vested in the CEO.
Le pouvoir de prendre la décision finale était conféré au PDG.
05

acquérir, être attribué

to gain a legal right or entitlement, typically after a certain period or condition is met
Intransitive
example
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.
Her right to inherit the property vested once the will was read.
Son droit d'hériter de la propriété a été acquis une fois que le testament a été lu.
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