French word

capuchon

Pronunciation

IPA/kapyʃɔ̃/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhood

Example

Le moine avait un capuchon sur la tête.

The monk had a hood on his head.

Illustration for capuchon (hood)

More examples

Elle a relevé son capuchon quand le vent a soufflé.

She pulled up her hood when the wind blew.

Core concept

A cloth hood extending over the head and neck from a coat or similar garment.

Common phrases

  • mettre son capuchon

    put on one's hood

  • retirer son capuchon

    take off one's hood

Similar words

capuche: A cloth covering attached to a coat or parka that covers the head and neck.
bonnet: A small knitted hat worn on the head for warmth.
chapeau: A hat with a brim or rounded crown worn for decoration or sun protection.
casquette: A hat with a front visor worn for sun protection or casual occasions.

Definition in French

Pièce de tissu intégrée ou attachée à un vêtement qui couvre la tête et la nuque, destinée à protéger du froid ou de la pluie.

Word origin

French capuchon comes from Italian cappuccio, a diminutive of cappa meaning a cloak or cape.

Usage tips

  • Capuchon is masculine, so the usual form is un capuchon, and its final -on is pronounced as a nasal vowel.

Other meanings

  • capnoun

Related words

  • capuchonnéhoodedadjective

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