French Phrase
Top pour les fesses et les jambes.
Meaning
Literally, “Top for the buttocks and the legs.” It describes a garment—usually a sporty or stretchy top—designed to accentuate or support both the buttocks and the legs, often used in active‑wear or dancewear.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re describing a piece of clothing in a fashion catalogue, a fitness‑app description, or when you’re recommending a specific top that highlights the lower body during workouts or performances.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Toppourlesfessesetlesjambes.
Top (noun)
In French, “top” is borrowed from English and used as a noun for a short, fitted garment, usually worn on the upper body.
pour (preposition)
“pour” means “for” and introduces the purpose or the part of the body the garment is intended for.
les fesses (plural noun)
“les fesses” refers to the buttocks; it is always used in the plural form.
et (conjunction)
Simple coordinating conjunction meaning “and”.
les jambes (plural noun)
“les jambes” means “the legs”. Like “fesses”, it is used in the plural.
🗨In Conversation
J’ai trouvé un top parfait pour les fesses et les jambes.
I found a perfect top for the buttocks and the legs.
Super ! Il doit être très confortable pour le yoga.
Great! It must be very comfortable for yoga.
✕Common Mistakes
Top pour les fesse et les jambes.
“Fesse” is always used in the plural; the correct form is “les fesses”.
Top pour les fesses et les jambe.
“Jambe” must be plural when referring to both legs; use “les jambes”.
Top pour les fesses et jambes.
Both nouns need their own article; repeat “les” before each noun.
↔Alternatives
Haut pour les fesses et les jambes.
Top for the buttocks and the legs.
Vêtement pour les fesses et les jambes.
Garment for the buttocks and the legs.
Crop‑top qui met en valeur les fesses et les jambes.
Crop top that highlights the buttocks and the legs.
Cultural Tip
In French fashion talk, “fesses” and “jambes” are often mentioned together when describing clothing that offers support or shaping, especially in sportswear and dancewear. Avoid overly sexualized tones; keep the description professional and focus on comfort, fit, and performance.