armband

• Bande portée autour du haut du bras, souvent utilisée comme symbole d'identification, d'appartenance ou de deuil.

A noun referring to a band worn around the upper arm, often used as a symbol of identification, membership, or mourning.

1. Identification or mourning bandB1formal

   A band worn around the upper arm to indicate membership, identification, or mourning.

   brassard

   • The mourners wore black armbands at the funeral.
   • The referee wore an armband to show his authority.
   • The team captain wore a special armband during the match.

   Synonymesarmletbrassard

2. Decorative or functional bandB1formal

   A band worn around the upper arm for decoration or to hold something in place.

   Brassard

   • She wore a colorful armband to the festival.
   • The athlete's armband held his phone while he ran.
   • He adjusted his armband before the race.

   Synonymesarm bandarmletbrassard