Col (en. Collar)

kɔl

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Widening or depression between two peaks.

We crossed a pass at an altitude of 2,500 meters.

Nous avons traversé un col à 2 500 mètres d'altitude.

Part of a garment that surrounds the neck.

She chose a jacket with a fur collar.

Elle a choisi une blouson avec un col en fourrure.

From Latin 'collis' meaning 'hill'.

swan neck

Type of collar that resembles the shape of a swan's neck.

col de cygne

to have a collar

To express that a piece of clothing or a person has a particular style.

avoir un col

necklace

Jewelry worn around the neck.

collier

hill

Elevation of land less significant than a mountain.

colline

To have a long neck.

Look at that guy, he really has an important neck!

Regarde ce gars, il a vraiment un col d'importance!

When a situation becomes delicate.

The situation is getting tricky, we need to intervene.

L'affaire tourne au col, il faut qu'on intervienne.