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    Bonnet (en. Cap)

    [bɔ.nɛ]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Clothing accessory covering the head.
    He wears a wool cap to protect himself from the cold.
    Il porte un bonnet en laine pour se protéger du froid.
    Part of a vehicle covering the engine.
    The mechanic opened the hood of the car to check the engine.
    Le mécanicien a ouvert le bonnet de la voiture pour vérifier le moteur.
    Set of characters forming an appearance.
    The decoration on the Christmas tree cap is beautiful.
    La décoration du bonnet du sapin est magnifique.

    Etymology

    The word 'cap' comes from the old French 'bonet', of uncertain origin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a night cap
    Refers to a person who sleeps
    avoir un bonnet de nuit
    to put on a cap
    To wear a head covering
    mettre un bonnet
    to take a bad cap
    To make a bad reputation
    prendre un mauvais bonnet

    Related Words

    headgear
    Store that sells caps and other accessories.
    bonneterie
    cap maker
    Manufacturer of caps.
    bonnetier
    swim cap
    Accessory to protect hair in water.
    bonnet de bain

    Slang Meanings

    To have a cap in public
    He really had the nerve to go out with a cap in the middle of summer.
    Il a vraiment eu le culot de sortir avec un bonnet en plein été.
    Cap as a symbol of madness
    He acted like a real fool at the party.
    Il s'est comporté comme un vrai bonnet lors de la fête.