suit of armour

• Ensemble complet de protection métallique porté par les chevaliers et soldats au Moyen Âge, comprenant généralement un casque, une cuirasse, des gantelets et des jambières.

A full set of protective metal clothing worn by knights and soldiers in medieval times, typically consisting of a helmet, breastplate, gauntlets, and leg guards.

1. Protective clothingB1formal

   A complete set of metal or other protective covering worn by soldiers or knights in battle.

   armure

   • The knight wore a heavy suit of armour into battle.
   • The museum displayed a medieval suit of armour.
   • He polished his suit of armour until it shone brightly.

2. Metaphorical protectionB2informal

   A figurative way to describe emotional or psychological defenses that someone uses to protect themselves.

   armure psychologique

   • After the betrayal, he built a suit of armour around his heart.
   • She hides her vulnerability behind a suit of armour of sarcasm.
   • He uses his confidence as a suit of armour against criticism.