English–French

“hat” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/ʃapo/

Example

Il a perdu son chapeau dans le bus.

He lost his hat on the bus.

Illustration for chapeau (hat)

How to say “hat” in French

“Hat” in French is chapeau.

A head covering that can shield the head, complete an outfit, or signal a role or occasion.

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

Example sentences with chapeau

Il a mis son chapeau parce qu'il faisait froid.

He put on his hat because it was cold.

Tips for using chapeau

  • Chapeau is masculine, so standard forms include un chapeau and ce chapeau; its plural is chapeaux, with -x silent.

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