toque

• Nom désignant un type de couvre-chef, à savoir une haute toque blanche à calotte bouffante portée par les cuisiniers, ou un petit chapeau féminin rond.

A noun referring to a type of hat, specifically a tall white hat with a pouched crown worn by chefs, or a small round woman's hat.

1. Chef's hatB1formalculinary

   A tall, white, pleated hat with a pouched crown, traditionally worn by chefs.

   Toque de chef

   • The chef adjusted his toque before entering the kitchen.
   • A classic toque is a symbol of culinary expertise.
   • He wore a starched white toque during the cooking competition.

2. Small woman's hatB2formal

   A small, close-fitting hat without a brim, often worn by women as a fashion accessory.

   toque

   • She wore a stylish velvet toque to the winter wedding.
   • The fashion show featured a collection of colorful toques.
   • Her grandmother's vintage toque was made of silk and feathers.

   Synonymescapcloche