maillot jaune

French

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ma.jo ʒon/

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Noun

maillot jaune m (plural maillots jaunes)

1. (cycling) yellow jersey (shirt worn by the leader in the Tour de France)

   Coordinate terms: maillot rose, maillot vert, maillot à pois

Usage notes

• Not to be confused with gilet jaune.

See also

• Tour de France