word
French
prêt-à-porter
PRAY ah por-TAY
/ˌpreɪ ɑː pɔːrˈteɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
prêtàporter
Dictionary meaning
Ready-to-wear fashion as opposed to custom-made couture
History and origin
French
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