coat

• Vêtement d'extérieur porté par-dessus les autres habits, généralement descendant sous les hanches, pour se protéger du froid ou des intempéries.

An outer garment worn outdoors, typically extending below the hips, used for warmth or protection against weather.

1. Outer garmentA1formal

   A piece of clothing worn outdoors over other clothes, usually with sleeves and fastening down the front.

   vêtement de dessus

   • She put on her coat before going outside.
   • He bought a new winter coat.
   • The coat was too heavy for spring weather.

   Synonymesanorakgreatcoatjacketovercoatparkatopcoat

2. Animal fur or hairB1formal

   The natural covering of fur or hair on an animal.

   Pelage

   • The dog has a thick coat of fur.
   • The horse's coat was shiny and smooth.
   • Animals grow a thicker coat in winter.

   Synonymesfleecefurhairpelagepelt

3. Layer covering a surfaceB1formal

   A layer of a substance, such as paint or varnish, covering a surface.

   Couche de revêtement

   • Apply a second coat of paint to the wall.
   • The table needs a fresh coat of varnish.
   • A coat of dust covered the old furniture.

   Synonymescoatingcovercoveringfilmfinishlayeroverlaysheetskinveneer

• Recouvrir ou appliquer une couche de substance sur une surface.

A verb meaning to cover or apply a layer of a substance onto a surface.

1. Cover with a layerB1formal

   To apply a layer of a substance to a surface.

   recouvrir d'une couche

   • Coat the chicken with flour before frying.
   • The walls were coated with fresh paint.
   • She coated the cake with chocolate icing.

   Synonymesapplycoverglazelayerpaintplastersheathesmearspreadvarnish

   Antonymesbareexposestrip