Linguistic Insights & Cultural Trivia

'La robe' (/la ʁɔb/) is a feminine noun of Frankish origin that represents the soul of French Haute Couture. While in English 'robe' refers to a bathrobe or dressing gown, in French 'une robe' primarily means a dress or evening gown! Fun fact: in French wine terminology, 'la robe du vin' describes the visual color, brilliance, and tint of a fine vintage. Parisian chic has celebrated the 'petite robe noire' (little black dress) ever since Coco Chanel revolutionized modern feminine fashion.

Daily Conversational Example

"La robe de bal est ornée de dentelle."

— The ball gown is adorned with lace.

Other Vocabulary in this Scene (The Royal Bedroom)

le lit /lə li/ The Bed le miroir /lə mi.ʁwaʁ/ The Mirror l'oreiller /lɔ.ʁɛ.je/ The Pillow la robe /la ʁɔb/ The Dress / Gown les pantoufles /le pɑ̃.tufl/ The Slippers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the grammatical gender of "la robe"?
In French, "la robe" uses the article "la" which denotes a feminine noun. Remember to match associated adjectives accordingly!
How can I practice pronouncing "la robe" with the native rhythm?
Listen closely to the audio by clicking the "Listen" button in the interactive game above. Practice matching the phonetic transcription /la ʁɔb/.