chapeau

le chapeau
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. hat
Roseline porte un manteau rouge et un chapeau à larges bords.Roseline is wearing a red coat and a wide-brimmed hat.
a. introductory paragraph
Mon prof disait toujours qu'un bon chapeau donne envie de lire l'ensemble d'un article.My teacher always said that a good introductory paragraph makes you want to read the full article.
a. cowl
La cheminée fuit. Nous avons besoin d'un nouveau chapeau.The chimney is leaking. We need a new cowl.
a. cap
On peut parfois identifier un champignon à la couleur et à la forme de son chapeau.You can sometimes identify a mushroom by the color and shape of the cap.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Allez !).
interjection
a. hats off
C'était une soirée magnifique, mes amis. Chapeau !That was a magnificent party, my friends. Hats off!
b. well done
T'as bien réussi ton examen. Chapeau !You did great on your exam. Well done!
c. bravo
Tu as été promue ! Chapeau !You got the promotion! Bravo!
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