English–French
“breastplate” in French
French
Pronunciation
IPA/kɥiʁas/
Example
Il porte une cuirasse en métal.
He is wearing a metal breastplate.
How to say “breastplate” in French
“Breastplate” in French is cuirasse.
One solid protective plate covering the chest, like a hard shield worn on the front of the body.
Example sentences with cuirasse
Après la rupture, il s'est créé une cuirasse pour ne plus montrer sa peine.
After the breakup, he built himself a suit of armor so he would no longer show his pain.
Tips for using cuirasse
- For a modern bulletproof vest, French normally uses gilet pare-balles rather than cuirasse.