noun Télécharger 🔗Partager Soutane, surplis A liturgical vestment of the Christian Church. It has the form of a tunic of white linen or cotton material, with wide or moderately wide sleeves, reaching to the hips or knees. It usually features lace decoration and may have embroidered bordures. Examples : "The young choirboy nervously adjusted his surplice before the Christmas Eve service. " Le jeune enfant de chœur ajusta nerveusement son surplis avant la messe de la veille de Noël. religion culture ritual wear theology Chat avec IAJeu de vocabulairePratiquer la lecture