[Elamur Dictionary](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) · [this page in HTML](https://dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/maillot/)

[dictionaries](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/) / [English](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/) / [M](https://md.dictionary.elamur.ai/free/en/english/m/) / maillot

# maillot

noun (a maillot, maillots); (French) maillot

«maillot» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## Everyday

1. (French) A jersey or top worn by cyclists; in the Tour de France the leader wears the «maillot jaune» (yellow jersey). [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maillot/#m1)
2. A one-piece swimsuit, or tight clothes for dancers or gymnasts. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maillot/#m2)

### In the lessons

It is a French word sometimes used in English, mostly in cycling and fashion. In French «maillot de bain» means swimsuit. Sound: «my-YO».

### Examples

- The race leader wore the maillot jaune. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maillot/#x1)
- In French, «maillot de bain» means swimming costume. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maillot/#x2)
- She wore a black maillot to the pool. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maillot/#x3)
- Each team has its own coloured maillot. [tree →](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maillot/#x4)

### Note

Mostly French; in English it is rare and fancy. The final t is silent.

## On Mova

- [Trees and pragmatics of «maillot» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/corpora/dictionaries/school/M/maillot/): every meaning and example parsed by Mova, with its dependency tree and frames.
- [«maillot» in the school dictionary](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/dictionaries/school/w/maillot.html) on Mova free.