English–French

“cape” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/kap/

Example

Il a mis sa cape parce qu'il pleut.

He put on his cape because it was raining.

Illustration for cape (cape)

How to say “cape” in French

“Cape” in French is cape.

A sleeveless outer layer hanging from the shoulders and covering the back.

Full entry for cape: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with cape

Il a enfilé sa cape avant de sortir.

He put on his cape before going out.

Tips for using cape

  • Cape is feminine, so the usual phrase is une cape, not un cape.

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