French word

cocarde

Pronunciation

IPA/kokaʁd/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncockade

Example

Il avait une cocarde tricolore sur sa veste.

He had a tricolor cockade on his jacket.

Illustration for cocarde (cockade)

More examples

On a offert une cocarde en souvenir aux participants.

The participants were given a cockade as a souvenir.

Core concept

A gathered ribbon rosette worn on clothing as a visible badge of support, membership, or distinction.

Common phrases

  • mettre une cocarde

    put on a cockade

  • une cocarde tricolore

    a tricolor cockade

Similar words

badge: A small badge or pin worn to show rank, identity, or group membership.
ruban: A narrow strip of cloth or paper used for tying or decoration.

Definition in French

Petit ornement rond, généralement fait de rubans ou de tissu, porté sur un vêtement pour montrer son soutien, son appartenance ou une distinction.

Word origin

French cocarde comes from Italian coccarda, a borrowed term for a rosette or ribbon badge that became a visible sign of allegiance or status.

Usage tips

  • Cocarde is feminine, so standard forms are une cocarde and cette cocarde.

Other meanings

  • rosettenoun
  • black eyenoun

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