"Casque" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Casque" Meaning

The word "casque" is a noun that refers to a helmet, typically used in combat or armor, especially in medieval times. It can also refer to the head, or the whole head and neck, as in "the casque of Perseus".

"Casque" Examples

Usage Examples for "Casque"

Noun

Casque more commonly refers to a helmet, especially one made of metal or leather, worn by a knight or warrior.
La légende dit que le casque du roi fut retrouvé dans les ruines du château. (According to legend, the king's helmet was found in the ruins of the castle.)

Medical usage

Casque also refers to the bony structure covering the top and sides of the skull.
Le fracture du casque nécessitait une opération immédiate. (The fracture of the bony structure required immediate surgery.)

Idiomatic expressions

Casque can also be used in idiomatic expressions, such as casque de chrétien, meaning a Christian or a man of honor, and casque d'armes, meaning coat of arms.
Je considère que l'homme qui porta le casque de chrétien jusqu'à la mort est un modèle à suivre. (I consider the man who wore the Christian helmet until death as a model to follow.)

Construction

Casque can also refer to any protective covering, such as a helmet for construction work.
Les ouvriers portaient casque et bottes pour protéger leurs têtes et leurs pieds pendant le travail. (Workers wore helmets and boots to protect their heads and feet during work.)

Figurative usage

Casque can also be used figuratively to describe someone who is self-centered or stubborn.
L'homme n'est pas facile à convaincre, il est comme un casque à couvercle hermétique, pas de signe d'ouvert à la discussion. (The man is not easy to convince, he is like a hermetically sealed helmet, no sign of openness to discussion.)