Briefs Meaning in English
word · lemma: brief
ˈbɹifs
BREEFS
bɹˈiːfs
BREEFS
Definition
'Briefs' can mean a type of short, close-fitting underwear, usually for men, or short official reports or summaries.
Usage & Nuances
'Briefs' (underwear) is always plural and refers to men's or boys' underwear, not boxers or trunks. As 'briefs' (documents), used in law, business, or government: 'legal briefs' or 'case briefs'. Context is key to meaning.
Spanish: calzoncillos - resúmenes (breve informe)Portuguese (BR): cueca (masculina) - resumo (documento)Portuguese (PT): cueca (masculina) - resumo (documento)Chinese (Simplified): 男士内裤 - 摘要 (简要报告)Chinese (Traditional): 男士內褲 - 摘要 (簡要報告)Hindi: चड्डी (पुरुषों की) - सारांश (रिपोर्ट)Arabic: سراويل داخلية - ملخصات (تقارير قصيرة)Bengali: ব্রিফস (পুরুষদের আঁটসাঁট অন্তর্বাস) - সংক্ষিপ্ত প্রতিবেদনRussian: трусы (плотно облегающие) - краткие докладыJapanese: ブリーフ（男性用下着） - 要約書類Vietnamese: quần lót (nam, ôm sát) - bản tóm tắtKorean: 브리프(남성용 속옷) - 요약 보고서Turkish: külot (erkek, sıkı) - özet raporUrdu: بریفس (مردانہ زیرجامہ) - مختصر رپورٹیںIndonesian: celana dalam (pria, ketat) - ringkasan laporan
Example Sentences
He wears briefs under his pants.
basic
The lawyer prepared several briefs for the trial.
basic
His new briefs are blue.
basic
I always pack extra briefs when I travel.
natural
The judge read the briefs before making a decision.
natural
Do you prefer boxers or briefs?
natural