Casaque (en. Jacket)

/kazak/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Outerwear worn by riders, typically long-sleeved and often decorated.
He wore a cassock adorned with embroidery.
Il portait une casaque ornée de broderies.
Set of clothing for an athlete, generally for a team.
The team's cassock was red and white.
La casaque de l'équipe était rouge et blanche.
A work or protective garment, sometimes used in medicine.
The doctor donned his cassock before entering the operating room.
Le médecin a revêtu sa casaque avant d'entrer dans la salle d'opération.

Etymology

The word 'cassock' comes from the Tatar 'qasaq', which refers to a cloak or tunic.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to put on a cassock
To don a uniform or specific garment.
mettre une casaque
team cassock
Garment displaying the colors and logo of a sports team.
casaque d'équipe
jockey's cassock
Specific garment worn by jockeys during races.
casaque de jockey

Related Words

jockey
Rider who rides a racehorse.
jockey
uniform
Standardized garment worn by members of a group.
uniforme
cloak
Outerwear worn to protect against the cold.
manteau

Slang Meanings

A casual or informal garment.
He came in a cassock, ready for a quiet evening.
Il est venu en casaque, prêt pour une soirée tranquille.
Term used to refer to a flamboyant or eye-catching garment.
His cassock was so flashy that it couldn't be missed.
Sa casaque était tellement voyante qu'on ne pouvait pas la manquer.