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    Calotte (en. Cap)

    /kaˈlɔt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The top part of the head covered by a hat.
    He put on a calotte to protect his head from the sun.
    Il a posé une calotte sur sa tête pour se protéger du soleil.
    Hairstyle worn by certain members of the clergy.
    The priest wore a white calotte during the mass.
    Le prêtre portait une calotte blanche lors de la messe.
    Protection or head covering made of synthetic material.
    Workers wear a safety calotte on construction sites.
    Les ouvriers portent une calotte de sécurité sur les chantiers.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'calotta', meaning 'small hat'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put on the calotte
    To protect one's head.
    mettre la calotte
    to have a calotte
    To have a small injury on the head.
    avoir une calotte
    priest's calotte
    Term referring to the headgear of a clergy member.
    calotte de prêtre

    Related Words

    bonnet
    Headgear often made of wool.
    bonnet
    headdress
    Clothing accessory for the head.
    coiffe
    hat
    Rigid or flexible headgear.
    chapeau

    Slang Meanings

    Blow delivered to the head.
    He got a calotte while playing football.
    Il s'est pris une calotte en jouant au foot.
    Friendly gesture of patting someone's head.
    He gave him a calotte to congratulate him.
    Il lui a donné une calotte pour le féliciter.