shield in French
shield in French is bouclier, écu, protéger — shield means a piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
shield in French
bouclier
écu
écu
(obsolete) A coin, the old French crown, or écu, having on one side the figure of a shield.
écu
(heraldry) The escutcheon on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
bouclier
(heraldry) The escutcheon on which are placed the bearings in coats of arms.
protéger
(ambitransitive) To protect, to defend.
What does "shield" mean?
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noun A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
"The knight raised his shield to block the arrow."
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noun Anything that protects or defends against harm, danger, or influence.
"The trees acted as a shield against the wind."
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noun An inverted-triangle shape used for badges, logos, or coats of arms; also, informally, a police badge.
"The detective flashed his shield at the door."
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verb To protect or defend someone or something from harm.
"She shielded her eyes from the bright sun."
shield in a sentence
- The knight raised his shield to block the arrow.
- Riot police carried shields as the crowd surged forward.
- The trees acted as a shield against the wind.
- Sunscreen is a shield against harmful UV rays.
Similar words in French
Common French translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "shield" in French?
"shield" in French is bouclier, écu, protéger. shield means: A piece of protective armour carried in the hand or on the arm to block blows or weapons.
How do you use "shield" in a sentence?
Example: "The knight raised his shield to block the arrow." In French, "shield" is bouclier, écu, protéger.
Are there other ways to say "shield" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "shield": bouclier, écu, protéger.
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