French word

armure

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁmyʁ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounarmor

Example

Le chevalier porte une armure brillante.

The knight wears shining armor.

Illustration for armure (armor)

More examples

Après l'insulte, il a enfin laissé tomber son armure.

After the insult, he finally let down his armor.

Core concept

Protective material worn or placed around something exposed to attack.

Common phrases

  • briser l'armure

    break through the armor

  • laisser tomber son armure

    let down one's armor

  • une armure psychologique

    psychological armor

Similar words

bouclier: A handheld flat or round defense used to block attacks.
casque: A hard, hat-shaped protective covering worn to guard the head.
équipement: The collection of tools and gear needed for an activity or job.

Definition in French

Vêtement ou revêtement protecteur porté pour protéger le corps des coups et des blessures, souvent associé aux chevaliers et aux combats anciens.

Word origin

French armure inherited its form from Old French, ultimately tracing back to Latin armatura and arma.

Usage tips

  • In figurative use, armure can describe a protective emotional or social layer, as in une armure psychologique.

Opposites

  • vulnérabilitévulnerabilitynoun
  • ouvertureopennessnoun

Related words

  • armurierarmorernoun
  • armureriearmorynoun
  • armuréarmoredadjective

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