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bonnet

beanie, knit cap

noun bo-NEH Rare

Also means

bonnet (baby hat)

Usage Note

Bonnet in France typically refers to a knitted woollen hat (bonnet de ski = ski hat). For babies, un bonnet is any close-fitting soft hat. Bonnet de bain is a swimming cap. The expression c'est bonnet blanc et blanc bonnet means 'it's six of one, half a dozen of the other.' The final 't' is silent.

Examples

"Mets ton bonnet, il fait froid dehors."

Natural Translation

Put on your hat, it's cold outside.

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