tricorne
The French word tricorne means a tricorne, which is a hat with a brim folded up into three points.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix tri- (three) and corne (horn/corner), literally meaning 'three-cornered'.
How does it change in a sentence?
tricorne is a masculine noun. It is preceded by the masculine articles un or le. To form the plural, add an 's' to create tricornes.
Did you know?
- During the French Revolution, wearing a hat that resembled the tricorne could be seen as a sign of aristocratic sympathy, leading many to switch to the 'bonnet rouge'.
- The word tricorne is used in French to describe certain types of fungi or botanical structures that naturally grow in three-pointed shapes.
- A 'tricorne' is distinct from the 'bicorn', a two-cornered hat, which was the preferred style for many French military officers in the subsequent Napoleonic era.
Examples in context
- L'exposition présente des tableaux de personnages vêtus de chapeaux à trois cornes.The exhibition showcases paintings of characters wearing tricorne hats.
- J'ai toujours voulu porter un tricorne comme les pirates.I've always wanted to wear a tricorne hat like the pirates.
- Tu penses que je devrais acheter un tricorne pour la fête costumée ?Do you think I should buy a tricorne hat for the costume party?
- Le capitaine porte un tricorne noir.The captain wears a black tricorne.
- Il a trouvé un vieux tricorne dans le musée.He found an old tricorne in the museum.
- Ce tricorne est très élégant pour le costume.This tricorne is very elegant for the costume.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are looking at historical costumes in a theater.
- LéaRegarde ce tricorne sur le mannequin !Look at this tricorne on the mannequin!
- LucasIl est magnifique, mais un peu grand pour moi.It is magnificent, but a bit large for me.
- LéaLucas, tu devrais l'essayer pour la pièce.Lucas, you should try it on for the play.
- LucasD'accord, je vais voir si ça me va.Okay, I will see if it fits me.
