couture

/ku.tyʁ/
1.
nounfeminine

sewing; the craft or activity of making and repairing clothes

dressmaking

Elle adore la couture et fabrique ses propres vêtements.

She loves sewing and makes her own clothes.

Synonyms:travail de couture, confection
2.
nounfeminine

seam; a line of stitching joining two pieces of fabric

La couture de mon jean a craqué.

The seam of my jeans ripped.

Synonyms:piqûre
3.
nounfeminine

fashion; especially haute couture or the high-end fashion industry

La couture parisienne est réputée dans le monde entier.

Parisian couture is renowned worldwide.

Synonyms:haute couture, mode
couture - French Definition & Examples