shield

• Nom désignant un dispositif ou une protection utilisé pour parer les attaques ou se défendre contre un danger, incluant une plaque portée au bras ou une carapace externe dure de certains organismes.

A noun referring to a protective device or covering used to intercept attacks or guard against harm, including armor carried on the arm or a hard outer casing of certain organisms.

1. Protective covering or structureB1formal

   A device or structure used to protect against harm, damage, or unwanted influence.

   Bouclier protecteur

   • The riot police carried shields to protect themselves.
   • A heat shield protects the spacecraft during re-entry.
   • The building has a radiation shield around the reactor.

   Synonymesbarrierbulwarkdefenseguardprotectionscreenshelter

2. Armor carried on the armB1formal

   A piece of armor held in the hand or worn on the arm, used to intercept blows or projectiles.

   Bouclier

   • The knight raised his shield to block the sword strike.
   • Ancient warriors decorated their shields with symbols.
   • He used his shield to deflect the arrows.

   Synonymesaegisbucklerpavise

3. Hard outer covering of organismsB2formal

   A hard, protective outer layer found on certain animals, such as arthropods and turtles.

   Carapace

   • The turtle retreated into its shield-like shell.
   • The crab's hard shield protects it from predators.
   • The insect's shield is made of chitin.

   Synonymescarapaceexoskeletonshell

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de protéger ou de défendre quelqu'un ou quelque chose contre un danger, une menace ou une influence indésirable, ou de couvrir pour empêcher tout contact ou toute intrusion.

A verb used to indicate the act of protecting or defending someone or something from harm, danger, or unwanted influence.

1. Protect from harmB1formal

   To protect, hide, or conceal someone or something from danger or harm.

   Protéger contre le danger

   • The mother shielded her child from the rain with an umbrella.
   • He shielded his eyes from the bright sunlight.
   • The new policy aims to shield consumers from fraudulent practices.

   Synonymescoverdefendguardprotectsafeguardscreenshelter

   Antonymesendangerexposeimperiljeopardize

2. Suppress a thought or feelingB2informal

   To hold back or conceal a thought or feeling about something.

   Réprimer une pensée ou un sentiment

   • She shielded her true emotions during the difficult conversation.
   • He tried to shield his disappointment with a smile.
   • They shielded their doubts about the plan from the team.

   Synonymesbottle upburyconcealhidehold backrepressrestrainsmotherstiflesuppress