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We are developing what people call a “capelet” in English, but we are wondering how to translate the term into French. It is, kind of, French, but in French, we don’t tend to use the term “capelet”. One possibility is a “pèlerine”, but this is usually worn over a coat rather than a blouse, and traditionally incorporates fur. Any other ideas?
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Oct 21, 2011, 12.45 AMby gedwoods
OK, I was asking around at the fashion school in Quebec City and I got my answer – in French, a capelet is called a “capeline”!
Hmmmm, i should add this one to the fabrics international wiki :)
Oct 22, 2011, 04.37 PMby gedwoods
Hmmm, they called me back to tell me that “capeline”, after all, is a type of hair style. We have to make do with “petite cape” or “little cape” instead! Too bad, I liked “capeline” a lot! :)