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    Fourreau (en. Sheath)

    /fuʁo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    cover or protection for a sword or blade.
    He slipped his sword into its sheath.
    Il a glissé son épée dans son fourreau.
    envelope or case for various objects.
    The guitar case protects the instrument.
    Le fourreau de la guitare protège l'instrument.
    protection or shelter system in general.
    The plastic sheath protects the cable.
    Le fourreau de plastique protège le câble.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'forreau', probably derived from Latin 'foris' meaning 'outside'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put in its sheath
    to place an object in its case.
    mettre dans son fourreau
    to take out of its sheath
    to remove an object from its case.
    sortir de son fourreau
    transport sheath
    protection system for transporting objects.
    fourreau de transport

    Related Words

    sheath
    protector wrapped around an object.
    gaine
    case
    covering for the protection of an object.
    étui
    protector
    something that ensures the safety of an object.
    protecteur

    Slang Meanings

    humorously refers to a place where something precious is kept.
    This chest is his secret sheath.
    Ce coffre est son fourreau secret.
    used to refer to a person who hides their potential.
    He looks like a sheath; he hides his game well.
    Il ressemble à un fourreau, il cache bien son jeu.