das Dekolleté
neckline
A low neckline on a women's garment that leaves the neck, shoulders, and upper part of the chest uncovered.
EXAMPLE
Das Abendkleid hatte ein sehr elegantes Dekolleté.
The evening dress had a very elegant neckline.
das Dekolleté
décolleté / neckline
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Meanings
das Dekolleté
décolleté
The area of a woman's body that becomes visible through a low neckline, that is, the upper part of the chest and the cleavage area.
EXAMPLE
Sonnenschutz ist auch für das Dekolleté wichtig, um Hautalterung vorzubeugen.
Sun protection is also important for the décolleté to prevent skin aging.
Usage tips
Context clue
The meaning depends on the context. If people are talking about a garment ('das Kleid hat...' — the dress has...), it means the neckline. If they are talking about the body ('Haut' — skin, 'eincremen' — to apply cream), it refers to the body area.
EXAMPLE
Das Brautkleid hatte ein wunderschönes Dekolleté aus Spitze.
The wedding dress had a beautiful lace neckline.
Typical adjectives
When 'Dekolleté' (neckline) describes the cut of a garment, it is often combined with adjectives such as 'tief' (low/deep), 'weit' (wide), 'elegant' (elegant), or 'herzförmig' (heart-shaped).
EXAMPLE
Für den Gala-Abend wählte sie ein Kleid mit einem tiefen Dekolleté.
For the gala evening, she chose a dress with a low neckline.
Use as a body part
When the body area is meant, the word is used like other body parts. For example, you can wear jewelry 'auf dem Dekolleté' (on the décolleté) or care for the skin 'am Dekolleté' (on the décolleté area).
EXAMPLE
Die Kette lag perfekt auf ihrem Dekolleté.
The necklace lay perfectly on her décolleté.
Compare with
Dekolleté vs Brust
chest / breast
Brust and Dekolleté can refer to the upper front area of the chest. Brust names the body region in general and in a more anatomical sense; Dekolleté refers to the part made visible by a low neckline. Brust is the appropriate word for the body part, while Dekolleté is used for the visible area created by a neckline.
Dekolleté
Der tiefe Ausschnitt ließ ihr Dekolleté sichtbar.
The low neckline left her décolleté visible.
Brust
Der Stoff bedeckte ihre Brust bis zum Hals.
The fabric covered her chest up to her neck.
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