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    Capoue (en. Capua)

    /ka.pu/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A type of hat, often wide-brimmed, primarily used for formal occasions.
    She wore a magnificent capoue at the wedding.
    Elle portait une magnifique capoue lors du mariage.
    In certain contexts, a capoue can also refer to a traditional headwear.
    The folk dancers wore colorful capoues.
    Les danseurs folkloriques arboraient des capoues colorées.

    Etymology

    The word capoue comes from the Latin 'caput' meaning 'head'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    straw hat
    A hat made of straw, often worn in summer.
    capoue de paille
    to put on the hat
    Expression meaning to cover one's head.
    mettre la capoue

    Related Words

    hat
    An article of clothing that covers the head.
    chapeau
    headwear
    A type of headgear, often worn by women.
    coiffe

    Slang Meanings

    Capoue can also refer to a person who presents themselves as important.
    He acts all cool in the city with his capoue, but deep down, he's a simple guy.
    Il se la joue en ville avec sa capoue, mais au fond, c'est un gars simple.
    In some regions, capoue is used to talk about a very stylish exterior.
    Look at that capoue, it's really fashionable!
    Regarde ce capoue, il est vraiment à la mode !