Armure (en. Armor)

/aʁ.myʁ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

An armor is a set of protective pieces used by a soldier or knight.

The knight donned his armor before the battle.

Le chevalier enfilait son armure avant la bataille.

In some contexts, this can refer to mental or emotional protection.

She built an armor to protect herself from criticism.

Elle a construit une armure pour se protéger des critiques.

The word 'armure' comes from the Latin 'armatura', which means military equipment.

to put on one's armor

Preparing to face difficulties.

mettre son armure

security armor

Additional protection for personal security.

armure de sécurité

to break the armor

To open one's heart or show vulnerability.

briser l'armure

knight

A soldier from the Middle Ages, often wearing armor.

chevalier

shielding

Protection often used in a military or automotive context.

blindage

protection

The act of defending or preserving something.

protection

A defensive attitude in everyday life.

He has armor when he talks about his emotions.

Il a une armure quand il parle de ses émotions.

Equipment or accessories to protect oneself in the modern world.

She has her own armor against stress.

Elle a sa propre armure contre le stress.