mantle

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : symbole de pouvoir, couche de la Terre entre la croûte et le noyau, couche de recouvrement, couche épidermique protectrice chez les mollusques, tablette au-dessus d'une cheminée, tissu suspendu servant de rideau, ou vêtement sans manches semblable à une courte cape.

A noun with multiple meanings: a symbol of authority, the layer of the Earth between the crust and core, a covering layer, a protective epidermal layer in mollusks, a shelf above a fireplace, a hanging cloth used as a blind, or a sleeveless garment like a short cloak.

1. Symbolic cloak of authorityB2formal

   A cloak or garment that represents power, responsibility, or a particular role.

   manteau de l'autorité

   • The new CEO took on the mantle of leadership with confidence.
   • She assumed the mantle of responsibility for the project.
   • The king passed the mantle of rule to his eldest son.

   Synonymescloakrobe

2. Earth's geological layerB2formalscientific

   The layer of the Earth between the crust and the core, composed of hot, dense rock.

   manteau terrestre

   • The Earth's mantle is about 2,900 kilometers thick.
   • Volcanic eruptions originate from magma in the mantle.
   • Geologists study the mantle to understand plate tectonics.

3. Covering layerB2formal

   Something that covers or envelops a surface or object.

   Couche de revêtement

   • A thick mantle of snow covered the landscape.
   • The forest floor was hidden under a mantle of fallen leaves.
   • The city was shrouded in a mantle of fog.

   Synonymesblanketcoatingcoveringcrustenvelopefilmlayersheetshroudveil

4. Protective body layer in mollusksC1formalscientific

   A protective layer of tissue in mollusks and brachiopods that secretes the material for their shell.

   Manteau (des mollusques)

   • The mollusk's mantle secretes calcium carbonate to form its shell.
   • Injuries to the mantle can affect shell growth in clams.
   • The mantle of a snail is visible when it extends from its shell.

   Synonymespallium

5. Fireplace shelfB1formal

   A shelf or ledge that projects from the wall above a fireplace.

   tablette de cheminée

   • She placed a vase of flowers on the mantle.
   • The clock on the mantle chimed loudly.
   • Family photos were arranged on the mantle.

   Synonymeschimneypiecemantelmantelpiece

6. Window blindC1formalbritish

   A hanging cloth or blind used to cover a window.

   Rideau de fenêtre

   • He pulled down the mantle to block the sunlight.
   • The old house had dusty mantles over every window.
   • She adjusted the mantle to let in a little light.

   Synonymesblindcurtaindraperyhangingshade

7. Short sleeveless cloakB2formal

   A sleeveless garment, similar to a cloak but shorter, worn over other clothes.

   Mantelet (courte cape sans manches)

   • The knight wore a velvet mantle over his armor.
   • She draped a silk mantle over her shoulders.
   • In medieval times, a mantle was a common outer garment.

   Synonymescapemantelet

• Verbe signifiant couvrir, envelopper ou dissimuler quelque chose, comme avec un manteau ou une cape.

A verb meaning to cover, envelop, or conceal something, as if with a cloak or mantle.

1. Spread over a surfaceC1formal

   To spread over or cover a surface gradually, like a mantle being laid down.

   recouvrir en nappe

   • The fog mantled the valley, hiding the houses from view.
   • Oil slick slowly mantled the water, creating a rainbow sheen.
   • The cream began to mantle the surface of the hot coffee.
   • Shadows mantled his face as the sun dipped below the horizon.

   Synonymesblanketcloakcoverenvelopoverlayoverspreadshroudsuffuseveil

   Antonymesexposerevealuncover

2. Cover like a mantleC1formal

   To envelop or conceal something completely, as if with a cloak or mantle.

   Couvrir comme d'un manteau

   • Snow mantled the rooftops and streets, turning the town white.
   • A deep silence mantled the forest after the storm.
   • The old castle was mantled in ivy and moss.
   • Darkness mantled the land as the stars began to appear.

   Synonymesblanketcloakconcealcoverenvelopscreenshroudveilwrap

   Antonymesexposerevealuncover