bonnet

• Nom désignant deux sens courants : un type de chapeau qui se noue sous le menton, ou le capot métallique de protection d'un moteur de véhicule.

A noun with two common meanings: a type of hat that ties under the chin, or a protective metal covering for the engine of a vehicle.

1. Hat tied under the chinB1formal

   A type of hat, often with a brim and ribbons, that is tied under the chin, typically worn by babies or women in historical contexts.

   Bonnet à brides

   • The baby wore a white bonnet to protect her head from the sun.
   • In the painting, the woman is wearing a traditional lace bonnet.
   • She tied the bonnet's ribbons neatly under her chin.

2. Car engine coverA2formalbritish

   The hinged metal cover over the engine of a motor vehicle, known as the hood in American English.

   Capot (de voiture)

   • He lifted the bonnet to check the oil level.
   • The mechanic opened the bonnet and examined the engine.
   • Smoke was coming from under the bonnet of the car.

   Synonymeshood

• Verbe signifiant mettre un bonnet ou une coiffe sur quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou couvrir d'un bonnet.

A verb meaning to put a bonnet on someone or something, or to cover with a bonnet.

1. Dress in a bonnetC1formalbritish

   To put a bonnet on someone or something, typically a hat tied under the chin.

   Coiffer d'un bonnet

   • She bonneted the baby before going outside.
   • The mother bonneted her daughter for the winter walk.
   • He carefully bonneted the doll to complete its outfit.

   Synonymescaphat