French word

casque

Pronunciation

IPA/kask/

Meaning

  • masculine nounhelmet

Example

Mets ton casque avant de partir.

Put on your helmet before leaving.

Illustration for casque (helmet)

More examples

Le cycliste porte toujours son casque.

The cyclist always wears his helmet.

Core concept

A rigid shell covering the head and spreading an impact over it; the same word can also name head-worn audio equipment.

Common phrases

  • mettre son casque

    put on one's helmet

  • porter un casque

    wear a helmet

  • casque audio

    headphones

Similar words

casque audio: A device worn over the ears or head for listening to sound.
écouteur: A small device worn in or against the ear for listening to sound.
casquette: A light fabric hat with a brim used for protection from the sun.
chapeau: A hat worn on the head mainly to enhance one's appearance.

Definition in French

Couvre la tête et absorbe les impacts lors d'activités comme la moto, le vélo ou le travail.

Word origin

French casque is borrowed from Italian casco, the Italian noun for a helmet.

Usage tips

  • Casque is masculine, so standard forms include un casque and mon casque.

Other meanings

  • headphonesnoun
  • headsetnoun

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