Glossary entry (derived from question below)
French term or phrase:
pièce cocooning
English translation:
cocooning piece
French term
France
Fre/Ita/Eng - Medical/Legal/Marketing
Native in: English
Works in: French to English, English to French, Italian to English
pièce cocooning
Descriptions on clothing labels for a French brand.
Got endless examples of them using this wannabe frenglish word 'cocooning' to describe cardigans, jumpers and blouses.
So far I've just left it as 'cocooning piece' but am open to any other suggestions.
Many thanks
| 4 | cocooning piece |
Paula McGowan
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| 4 +3 | warm and snug |
Philippa Smith
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| 3 +1 | cozy garment |
Clément Dhollande
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| 4 | comfy-wrap garment |
Yvonne Gallagher
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| 3 | loungewear piece |
Jane F
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| 2 | cocooning garment |
Ana Vozone
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Proposed translations
Australia
Specialising in creative translations
Native in: English 
Works in: French to English, German to English, Spanish to English
cocooning piece
Will do!
Native in: Portuguese (Variant: European/Portugal)
Works in: English to Portuguese, French to Portuguese, German to Portuguese, and 1 more.
cocooning garment
Conceptual Fashion - cocooning garment with dramatic 3D collar; sculptural fashion
A modern and trendy style for a cocooning garment that would also make an excellent gift idea.
United Kingdom
Creative & Intelligent Translation
Native in: French (Variants: Luxembourgish, Standard-France, Swiss, Belgian)
Works in: English to French, German to French, French, and 1 more.
cozy garment
Ireland
right word, right place. everytime
Native in: English (Variants: US, Canadian, Irish, UK)
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English, English, and 1 more.
comfy-wrap garment
I would not use "cocooning" for a garment, especailly now as it has taken on a completely new sense in terms of the pandemic (elderly people cocooning=staying indoors)
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29 years turning out perfect English
Native in: English (Variant: British)
Works in: French to English, Spanish to English
warm and snug
"A winter-wardrobe essential to keep you warm and snug."
And when you need a single term for other contexts (like "pull cocooning") I'd just use "cosy".
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philgoddard
: This is nice.
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Many thanks Phil!
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Yolanda Broad
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Thanks Yolanda!
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Julie Barber
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Thank you Julie!
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loungewear piece
Loungewear is casual, comfortable clothing suitable for wearing at home.
"We've rounded up the best loungewear pieces to keep you feeling snug and comfy but presentable enough for those all important Skype meetings with your boss."
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