arm band

• Bande de tissu ou de matériau portée autour du haut du bras, souvent utilisée pour l'identification, comme signe de deuil ou pour indiquer un rôle ou une appartenance particulière.

A strip of fabric or material worn around the upper arm, often used for identification, as a symbol of mourning, or to indicate a particular role or affiliation.

1. Wrist or arm accessoryA2formal

   A band worn around the arm or wrist, often for identification, decoration, or support.

   brassard

   • The athlete wore a sweat-absorbing arm band during the race.
   • She put on a colorful arm band as a fashion accessory.
   • The security guard wore an arm band with the company logo.

2. Medical supportB1formal

   A supportive bandage or brace worn around the arm to aid recovery from injury.

   Bandeau de bras / attelle de bras

   • The doctor recommended an elastic arm band for his sprained wrist.
   • She wore a compression arm band to reduce swelling.
   • The physical therapist adjusted the arm band for better support.