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dunce cap

/ˈdʌns kæp/

Traduction: Bonnet ou chapeau conique en papier, historiquement placé sur la tête d'un élève lent ou inattentif comme punition ou marque de honte en classe. De nos jours, ce terme est considéré comme dépassé et humiliant.

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/ˈdʌns kæp/C1informalobsolète
  • frBonnet ou chapeau conique en papier, historiquement placé sur la tête d'un élève lent ou inattentif comme punition ou marque de honte en classe. De nos jours, ce terme est considéré comme dépassé et humiliant.

A conical hat made of paper, historically placed on the head of a slow or inattentive student as a punishment or mark of shame in classrooms. The term is now considered outdated and humiliating.

  1. Historical punishment hatB2formal

    A conical hat, historically used in schools as a form of punishment for slow or inattentive students.

    frBonnet d'âne

    • In the 19th century, a student might be forced to wear a dunce cap for failing a test.
    • The dunce cap was a symbol of humiliation in old classrooms.
    • He felt like he was wearing a dunce cap when he couldn't answer the simple question.
  2. Symbol of stupidityB2informal

    A metaphorical term for someone who is considered foolish or slow to learn.

    frBonnet d'âne

    • Don't be a dunce cap; read the instructions carefully.
    • He felt like a dunce cap after making that silly mistake.
    • The team's poor performance earned them the dunce cap of the league.