noun
English to French Dictionary

sleeve Meaning in French (sleeve signification en français)

manche, gaine
Synonymes:manchettedouille
manche in English:sleeve
Phonetic:mɑ̃ʃ
Plural: sleeves
Gender:Féminin
Quick Answer • En bref

La signification de sleeve en français est manche, gaine. (Partie d'un vêtement qui couvre le bras.)

Definitions of Sleeve

  1. 1
    noun
    manche

    A sleeve is the part of a garment that covers the arm.

    Partie d'un vêtement qui couvre le bras.

  2. 2
    noun
    gaine

    A sleeve can also refer to a cylindrical casing or covering designed to fit around an object for protection or support.

    Enveloppe cylindrique ou protection conçue pour s'adapter autour d'un objet.

Example Sentences

“She rolled up her sleeves and got to work on the project.”

Elle a retroussé ses manches et s'est mise au travail sur le projet.

“The record was carefully placed inside its protective sleeve.”

Le disque a été soigneusement placé dans sa pochette de protection.

“He always wears his heart on his sleeve, showing all his emotions.”

Il montre toujours ses sentiments ouvertement, il a le cœur sur la main.

Synonyms (Synonymes)

In French:

manchettedouille

Inflected Word Forms

adjectivesleeveless
adjectivesleeved

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

roll up one's sleevesidiom

To prepare for hard work or a difficult task.

wear one's heart on one's sleeveidiom

To openly show one's emotions and feelings.

laugh up one's sleeveidiom

To laugh secretly or to oneself, often at someone else's expense.