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    Cuirasse (en. Armour)

    [kɥiʁas]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A metal armor covering the chest, often used in the Middle Ages.
    The knight wore a shiny cuirass during the battle.
    Le chevalier portait une cuirasse brillante lors de la bataille.
    By extension, refers to a system of protection or defense.
    The vehicle's safety cuirass helped protect the passengers.
    La cuirasse de sécurité du véhicule a aidé à protéger les passagers.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cùrassus', which means 'soft', 'spongy', in reference to its protective nature.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put on a cuirass
    To prepare to face a difficult situation.
    se mettre en cuirasse
    iron cuirass
    Refers to a very solid defense.
    cuirasse de fer

    Related Words

    leather
    Animal skin used to make clothing or objects.
    cuir
    armor
    Set of protections worn by a fighter.
    armure
    breastplate
    Part of the armor covering the chest.
    plastron

    Slang Meanings

    To hide behind an emotional cuirass.
    He built a cuirass to avoid showing his feelings.
    Il a construit une cuirasse pour ne pas montrer ses sentiments.
    To be clad in a cuirass of confidence.
    She is always in a cuirass, ready to face criticism.
    Elle est toujours en cuirasse, prête à affronter les critiques.