Cape (en. Cape)

/kɛp/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Garment that covers the shoulders and back, often in a draped form.

She wore a red cape during the Halloween party.

Elle portait une cape rouge pendant la fête d'Halloween.

Extension of land into the sea.

Cape Horn is known for its violent storms.

Le cap Horn est connu pour ses violentes tempêtes.

Term used in geography to refer to a land projection into the sea.

We sailed around several capes on our journey.

Nous avons navigué autour de plusieurs caps sur notre route.

From the Latin 'cappa', meaning a hooded garment.

to pull one's cape

To avoid taking a stance.

tirer sa cape

caparison

Protective garment for a horse.

caparaçon

hood

Part of a garment that covers the head.

capuche

capa

Wide and loose garment.

capa

To hide under a cape

He hides under his cape to escape the gaze.

Il se cache sous sa cape pour échapper aux regards.

To be under a cape

She is keeping her plans under wraps for now.

Elle garde ses projets sous cape pour l'instant.