cloche

• Nom désignant d'une part une cloche de verre ou un abri protecteur pour les jeunes plantes contre le froid, et d'autre part un chapeau féminin ajusté et arrondi évoquant un casque ou une cloche.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a low transparent cover used to protect young plants from cold weather, and a woman's close-fitting hat that resembles a helmet.

1. Plant coverB2formal

   A low, bell-shaped or transparent cover placed over young plants to protect them from cold weather or frost.

   Cloche de protection

   • The gardener placed a cloche over the seedlings to shield them from the frost.
   • Using a cloche can extend the growing season for delicate vegetables.
   • She removed the cloche once the weather warmed up.

   Synonymesbell jar

2. Women's hatB2formal

   A close-fitting, bell-shaped hat for women, typically made of felt or straw, popular in the 1920s.

   Cloche (chapeau)

   • She wore a stylish cloche hat to the garden party.
   • The vintage store had a beautiful collection of cloche hats.
   • Her outfit was completed with a classic cloche and a string of pearls.