balaclava

• Bonnet ou cagoule en laine ou en tissu extensible qui couvre toute la tête, ne laissant généralement que le visage découvert, porté pour se protéger du froid ou pour dissimuler son identité.

A close-fitting woolen cap that covers the entire head except for the face, often worn for warmth or concealment.

1. Close-fitting woolen capB1formal

   A tight-fitting woolen head covering that leaves only the face exposed, often worn for warmth or concealment.

   Cagoule en laine

   • He wore a balaclava to protect his face from the cold wind.
   • The skier pulled a balaclava over his head before hitting the slopes.
   • In winter, many cyclists wear a balaclava under their helmet.

   Synonymesski mask