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foulard

/fuˈlar/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

scarf, silk scarf

  • a square silk or light fabric scarf worn around the neck or head

In a sentence

Ha comprato un foulard di seta in quel negozio elegante.

She bought a silk scarf in that elegant shop.

Porti sempre un foulard colorato quando c'è vento?

Do you always wear a colourful scarf when it's windy?

Non trovo più il mio foulard preferito nella borsa.

I can't find my favourite scarf in the bag anymore.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
foulardmasculine · singular
foulardmasculine · plural
foulardmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • A French loanword. Invariable in Italian: 'il foulard', 'i foulard'.
  • Distinguish from 'sciarpa', which is typically longer and heavier (e.g. wool for winter).

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