Module 8: Les vêtements sont chic!

France has been known as the fashion capital of the world for more than 200 years. When people think of Paris, they often think of high fashion. Designers anxiously await Fashion Week each year hoping their newest designs will be trends of the upcoming season. In this module, you will learn about the fashion world and the vocabulary for clothes and shopping. You will also discover how to ask for information regarding shopping for clothes. After you learn about clothes, shopping, and high fashion, you will explore the French influence in the Caribbean.

Getting Started

Throughout this module you are going to learn the vocabulary related to clothing and accessories. Some of these French words look very similar to their English equivalents. Take a moment to look at the following French words and see if you can identify what article of clothing they represent.

• un jean
• un pantalon
• un short
• un tee-shirt
• un pyjama
• un bracelet

Key Vocabulary

To view the definitions for these key vocabulary terms, visit the course glossary.

accent grave

high fashion

interrogative