la ceinture
belt
Objet que l’on porte autour de la taille pour maintenir un vêtement ou comme accessoire de mode.
Ceinture is a French noun that translates to "belt" in English.
Meaning:
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Clothing accessory:
It refers to a strip of leather, fabric, or other material worn around the waist to hold up pants or as a fashion accessory.
Example: Il porte une ceinture noire. — He is wearing a black belt. -
Geographical/structural belt:
It can also mean a "belt" in a more abstract sense, such as a ring, band, or zone around something. For example, an urban belt ("ceinture urbaine") around a city, or a conveyor belt ("ceinture transporteuse") in industry.
Parts of the word:
- Ceintro does not break down into smaller meaningful parts as it's a standalone noun.
Synonyms:
- Sangle (strap)
- Lacet (lace, though not exactly a synonym, can sometimes replace it depending on context)
- Boucle (buckle, part of the belt)
Antonyms:
There are no direct antonyms to ceinture since it's a concrete object, but conceptually, "no belt" or "absence of a belt" could be considered opposite in context.
Summary:
Ceinture primarily means "belt" as a clothing accessory or a band/ring structure in various contexts. It represents something that encircles or holds together.
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Examples
Je mets une ceinture noire.noun
I put on a black belt.
Tu portes une ceinture bleue.noun
You are wearing a blue belt.
Elle a acheté deux ceintures au marché.noun
She bought two belts at the market.
La ceinture est sur la table.noun
The belt is on the table.
Les ceintures sont dans le tiroir.noun
The belts are in the drawer.
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