gauntlet in French
gauntlet in French is gantelet, parcours du combattant — gauntlet means a heavy protective glove, historically part of a suit of armor, traditionally thrown down as a challenge to fight (as in "throw down the gauntlet").
gauntlet in French
gantelet
Protective armor for the hands, formerly thrown down as a challenge to combat.
parcours du combattant
(figuratively) Any challenging, difficult, or painful ordeal, often one performed for atonement or punishment.
What does "gauntlet" mean?
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noun A heavy protective glove, historically part of a suit of armor, traditionally thrown down as a challenge to fight (as in "throw down the gauntlet").
"In the story, the young lord picked up the gauntlet and accepted the duel."
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noun A long glove that covers part of the forearm, worn for protection in sports or work.
"The falconer wore a leather gauntlet to protect his arm."
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noun A difficult or punishing ordeal one must get through, especially a barrage of criticism, obstacles, or attacks (as in "run the gauntlet").
"Before getting the job, he had to run the gauntlet of five interviews."
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gauntlet in a sentence
- In the story, the young lord picked up the gauntlet and accepted the duel.
- By criticizing the plan in public, she threw down the gauntlet to her boss.
- The falconer wore a leather gauntlet to protect his arm.
- Before getting the job, he had to run the gauntlet of five interviews.
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What is "gauntlet" in French?
"gauntlet" in French is gantelet, parcours du combattant. gauntlet means: A heavy protective glove, historically part of a suit of armor, traditionally thrown down as a challenge to fight (as in "throw down the gauntlet").
How do you use "gauntlet" in a sentence?
Example: "In the story, the young lord picked up the gauntlet and accepted the duel." In French, "gauntlet" is gantelet, parcours du combattant.
Are there other ways to say "gauntlet" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "gauntlet": gantelet, parcours du combattant.
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