casque
/kask/masculine
The English word 'helmet' is translated into French as casque.
The word casque refers to a protective head covering. In a modern colloquial context, it can also refer to headphones or a headset. Specific types of helmets can be described using casque de pompier for a firefighter's helmet or casque de soldat for a soldier's helmet.
Meaning: protective head covering (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/kask/
Did you know?
- The Spanish origin of casque is evident in how the word refers to both a protective 'helmet' and the 'hull' of a ship in certain maritime contexts.
- A French speaker might use casque to describe the 'casing' or 'shell' of an object, extending the meaning beyond human head protection.
- While casque refers to the hard shell, the word heaume is used in historical contexts to describe the great helms worn by medieval knights.
Examples in context
- Tu as mon casque.You've got my helmet.This sentence is useful for showing possession of a casque.Tatoeba #3470436 by Lulantis, translation #3331061 by CK
- J'ai mis mon casque.I put on my helmet.This sentence is useful for describing the action of putting on a casque.Tatoeba #11733661 by Aiji, translation #5902942 by CK
- Il me faut un casque.I need a helmet.This sentence is useful for expressing a need for a casque.Tatoeba #7553000 by Aiji, translation #5858177 by CK
- Je vais enfiler mon casque pour faire du vélo en ville.I'm going to put on my helmet to go biking in the city.
- 31 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hugo and Léa are preparing for a bike ride.
- LéaOù est mon casque ?Where is my helmet?
- HugoIl est sur la table, Léa.It is on the table, Léa.
- LéaMerci, je le prends.Thanks, I'll take it.
- HugoN'oublie pas ton casque avant de partir.Don't forget your helmet before leaving.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “helmet” translations and entries casque, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries casque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
