maillotjaune
/ma.jo ʒon/noun★Intermediate
formal
The yellow jersey worn by the overall leader in the Tour de France and other cycling races.
Après la première étape, il a repris le maillot jaune.
After the first stage, he took back the yellow jersey.
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Used primarily in cycling; can be used metaphorically for any competition leader.
Collocations
porter le maillot jauneto wear the yellow jerseyremporter le maillot jauneto win the yellow jersey
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