Casquette (en. Cap)

/kas.kɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A light hat, often made of textile, with a visor that protects from the sun.

She wears a cap to protect herself from the sun's rays.

Elle porte une casquette pour se protéger des rayons du soleil.

Emblem or sign that designates a group, notably in military or sports contexts.

The team players wear a cap with their logo.

Les joueurs de l'équipe arborent une casquette avec leur logo.

Fashion accessory that can be worn in various ways.

Her patterned cap adds a casual touch to her outfit.

Sa casquette à motifs ajoute une touche décontractée à sa tenue.

Derived from the word 'casquet', a diminutive of the word 'casque'.

to put on the cap

To accept a specific responsibility or role.

mettre la casquette

to be under someone's cap

To be under someone's authority or responsibility.

être sous la casquette de quelqu'un

cap maker

A person who makes or sells caps.

casquettier

cap girl

A young woman who wears a cap.

casqueen

'Casquette' can refer to a small group of like-minded individuals.

They form a cap of music enthusiasts.

Ils forment une casquette des amateurs de musique.

Used to refer to someone in a casual manner.

Look at that guy with his cap, he must be cool.

Regarde ce type avec sa casquette, il doit être cool.