Carapace (en. Shell)
/ka.ʁa.pas/
Synonyms
Slang Meanings
To have a shell
She has a shell to protect herself from criticism.
Elle a une carapace pour se protéger des critiques.
To retreat into one's shell
When he is stressed, he retreats into his shell and stops talking.
Quand il est stressé, il se met dans sa carapace et ne parle plus.