English speakers know of the “negligee” as a light nightgown worn by women. These are usually made of sheer and soft fabrics and sometimes see-through material. The French meaning of the word, however, may not be what people have in mind when using the term. Négligée in French actually refers to a female who neglects her appearance. The correct French counterpart is négligé (in masculine form) or nuisette which means nightie or nightgown.
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