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    Bouclier (en. Shield)

    /buk.lje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A device or object used to withstand attacks.
    The soldier raised his shield to protect himself.
    Le soldat levait son bouclier pour se protéger.
    In a figurative context, a means of protection or defense.
    He acts as a shield for his friends against criticism.
    Il agit comme un bouclier pour ses amis face aux critiques.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'bucullus', a diminutive of 'bucca', meaning cheek or mouth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to take up one's shield and sword
    To prepare to defend one's values.
    prendre son bouclier et son épée
    human shield
    A person used to protect others.
    bouclier humain
    to be a shield
    To play a protective role for someone.
    être un bouclier

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending or protecting.
    défense
    protection
    Act or means of protecting something.
    protection
    armor
    Protective gear made of metal, sometimes including a shield.
    armure

    Slang Meanings

    Paper shield
    He uses excuses as a paper shield.
    Il utilise des excuses comme un bouclier de papier.
    Societal shield
    In discussions, she sometimes functions as a societal shield.
    Dans les discussions, elle fonctionne parfois comme un bouclier sociétal.