🇫🇷 How to say

“hat” in French

chapeau
Illustration of "hat" in a French cultural setting
A man wearing a wide-brimmed straw hat walks along a sunny beach, the hat shading his face from the bright afternoon sun as gentle waves wash ashore.

Usage note

In French, 'chapeau' is a common word for any type of hat, often used in everyday situations like protecting from the sun or adding style to an outfit.

Examples

  • Il porte un chapeau noir.

    He is wearing a black hat.

  • J'ai acheté un nouveau chapeau.

    I bought a new hat.

  • Elle met son chapeau pour sortir.

    She puts on her hat to go out.

Quick check

What does "chapeau" mean?

  • A. hat
  • B. month
  • C. Thursday
  • D. pencil

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