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cloak in French

cloak in French is pèlerine, pelisse — cloak means a long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.

cloak in French

pèlerine
noun
pelisse
noun

What does "cloak" mean?

  1. noun A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.
    "She wrapped her cloak tightly against the cold night air."
  2. noun Something that hides or disguises the truth.
    "The charity was a cloak for his tax evasion scheme."
  3. verb To cover, hide, or disguise something.
    "The scandal was cloaked in secrecy for years before it broke."
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cloak in a sentence

  • She wrapped her cloak tightly against the cold night air.
  • The charity was a cloak for his tax evasion scheme.
  • The scandal was cloaked in secrecy for years before it broke.

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What is "cloak" in French?

"cloak" in French is pèlerine, pelisse. cloak means: A long, loose outer garment that hangs from the shoulders, often without sleeves.

How do you use "cloak" in a sentence?

Example: "She wrapped her cloak tightly against the cold night air." In French, "cloak" is pèlerine, pelisse.

Are there other ways to say "cloak" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "cloak": pèlerine, pelisse.

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