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    Plumet (en. Plume)

    /ply.mɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A decorative element often used on hats or uniforms.
    The plumet on the soldier's hat was very elegant.
    Le plumet sur le chapeau du militaire était très élégant.
    A small feather or a feather-shaped pom-pom.
    She added colorful plumets to her carnival costume.
    Elle a ajoutés des plumets colorés à son costume de carnaval.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'feather', indicating a relation to form and appearance.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hat plume
    A feather ornament on a hat.
    plumet de chapeau
    to make a plumet
    In the game, said when someone performs with vigor.
    faire un plumet

    Related Words

    to pluck
    To remove the feathers from a bird.
    plumer
    plumage
    The set of feathers of a bird.
    plumage

    Slang Meanings

    A term used to designate a situation where someone loses money quickly.
    After betting on that match, I took a plumet.
    Après avoir misé sur ce match, je me suis fait un plumet.