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    Cap (en. Cap)

    /kap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A lightweight hat-like garment, often worn outdoors.
    He wears a black cap to protect himself from the sun.
    Il porte une cap noire pour se protéger du soleil.
    Limiter of quantity or size.
    The monthly spending cap has been exceeded.
    Le cap de dépenses mensuelles a été dépassé.
    The upper end of an object, often referred to as the top.
    The cap of the bottle has been unscrewed.
    Le cap de la bouteille est dévissé.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cappa', referring to a cloak or covering.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to set a course
    To choose a path or direction.
    prendre un cap
    heading for
    Direction taken towards a specific place.
    cap sur
    ship captain
    Officer in charge of a ship.
    capitaine de vaisseau

    Related Words

    to cover
    To cover something.
    couvrir
    to protect
    To put something away for safety or defend it.
    protéger
    top
    The highest point of something.
    sommet

    Slang Meanings

    To lie or exaggerate.
    He told me he was going to win the match, but that was cap.
    Il m'a dit qu'il allait gagner le match, mais c'était du cap.
    A false testimony.
    That's cap, don't believe him.
    C'est du cap, ne le crois pas.
    To gain weight or become obese.
    After the holidays, I'm gaining weight.
    Après les vacances, je fais du cap.