English Dictionary

Directoire

adj

Pertaining to a style of dress common during this period, characterised by extravagant, Classically-inspired designs. / Pertaining to a style of furniture, decoration etc. prevalent during this period.

She wore a Directoire-style dress to the party.

意味（1）

Pertaining to a style of dress common during this period, characterised by extravagant, Classically-inspired designs.

My great-grandmother wore a brief empire bodice, and close-fitting Directoire skirt made of cream silk with a golden stripe running through it.

意味（2）

Pertaining to a style of furniture, decoration etc. prevalent during this period.

They prefer concerts and auctions to canasta and golf, are likely to spend the time their mothers relegated to ladies' luncheons to tracking down a Directoire commode for the foyer, just the right bronze for the living-room mantle.