French word

béret

Pronunciation

IPA/beʁɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounberet

Example

Il a retrouvé son béret sous le canapé.

He found his beret under the sofa.

Illustration for béret (beret)

More examples

Elle aime porter un béret quand il fait frais.

She likes to wear a beret when it's chilly.

Core concept

A soft, round, brimless cap that sits close to the head.

Common phrases

  • porter un béret

    wear a beret

  • un béret rouge

    a red beret

Similar words

chapeau: A brimmed hat that protects the head from sun and rain.
casquette: A cap with a projecting front visor, often worn for sun protection or sports.
bonnet: A knitted or cloth hat that covers the whole head for warmth.

Definition in French

Petit chapeau circulaire et sans bords, souvent fabriqué en laine ou en feutre, que l'on porte ajusté sur la tête.

Word origin

French béret comes from Occitan berret, a regional term that entered French for this type of cap.

Usage tips

  • Béret is masculine, so the usual article is un béret, and the final t is silent in pronunciation.

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