Meaning
bow tie
- a necktie tied in the shape of a bow, worn with formal attire
In a sentence
Marco indossa sempre un papillon nero alle serate di gala.
Marco always wears a black bow tie to gala evenings.
Preferisci mettere la cravatta o il papillon?
Do you prefer wearing a tie or a bow tie?
Non trovo più il papillon di seta che ho comprato ieri.
I can't find the silk bow tie I bought yesterday anymore.
Word forms (3)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| papillon | masculine · singular |
| papillon | masculine · plural |
| papillon | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Borrowed from French; invariable in plural (i papillon).
- A formal native Italian synonym is 'cravatta a farfalla'.