French turtle neck; loose turtleneck top; cowl neck top
A wasei-eigo fashion term for a knit top with a loose, draped neckline that is not a tight turtleneck. Often contrasted with オフタートル (off-turtle) or タートルネック (turtleneck).
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from French turtle
See also: オフタートル
French turtle neck knits are in fashion this winter.
French turtle necks are comfortable because the neck is loose.
Variant with interpunct; less common but seen in some fashion contexts.
Wasei-eigo from English 'French' and 'turtle', referring to a loose turtleneck style. The exact origin is uncertain, but it is a Japanese-coined fashion term.