bonnet d'hiver
The English phrase "winter hat" is bonnet d'hiver in French.
Bonnet d'hiver is used to describe a warm hat worn on the head to protect against cold weather. In French, the word bonnet typically refers specifically to a knit or woolen cap.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bonnet (hat/cap) and d'hiver (of winter).
Which one should you use?
While bonnet d'hiver is a specific term, in everyday conversation, French speakers often just say un bonnet to refer to a warm winter hat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun bonnet is a masculine noun. Because of this, you use the masculine indefinite article un or the definite article le, such as in the phrase un bonnet d'hiver.
Did you know?
- The English word 'bonnet' is a direct loanword from the French bonnet, but in modern English it often refers to a woman's tied hat or a car's hood, while in French it almost always means a knit cap.
- In France, calling a warm knit cap a chapeau would be unusual, as chapeau generally refers to structured hats with a brim.
- The word bonnet is derived from the Frankish word *bunni, which meant 'that which is bound' or a 'bundle'.
Examples in context
- J'ai perdu mon chapeau d'hiverI lost my winter hat
- Il porte un bonnetHe is wearing a hat
- J'adore ton chapeau d'hiver, il te va très bienI love your winter hat, it suits you very well
- Ce bonnet est parfait pour affronter le froidThis hat is perfect for braving the cold
- N'oublie pas ton bonnet d'hiver !Don't forget your winter hat!
- N'oublie pas ton bonnet d'hiver.Don't forget your winter hat.
- Ce bonnet d'hiver est très doux.This winter hat is very soft.
- Elle cherche un nouveau bonnet d'hiver.She is looking for a new winter hat.
Example conversation
Manon and Lucas are getting ready to go outside in the snow.
- ManonLucas, tu as mis ton bonnet d'hiver ?Lucas, did you put on your winter hat?
- LucasNon, je ne le trouve pas.No, I can't find it.
- ManonIl est sur la table.It is on the table.
- LucasAh merci, Manon !Ah thanks, Manon!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bonnet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
