manteau/mɑ̃.to/
noun · A2 · Frequency 2071
nounmasculine
Meanings
coat, cloak, mantle
Refers to various types of outer garments or cloaks, including religious vestments.
mantle (of molluscs)
Biological term referring to a layer of tissue covering molluscs.
mantel; fireplace facing
Refers to the decorative shelf above a fireplace.
Examples
Le manteau de cérémonie du prélat était brodé de fils d'or.
The bishop's ceremonial mantle was embroidered with gold thread.
Le manteau de cette moule filtre les particules présentes dans l'eau.
The mantle of this mussel filters particles from the water.
Un petit manteau en bois abrite les promeneurs près de l'étang.
A small wooden pavilion shelters walkers near the pond.
Une horloge ancienne est posée sur le manteau de la cheminée.
An old clock sits on the mantel of the fireplace.
Collocations
- porter un manteau chaudto wear a warm coat
- la membrane du manteaumantle membrane
- un manteau de jardina garden pavilion
Common mistakes
un manteau rouge
un manteau rouge vif
Color adjectives usually require an adverb to express precise color.
Related words
synonympardessusovercoat (garment)
nounmasculine
Meanings
coat, cloak, mantle
Refers to various types of outer garments or cloaks, including religious vestments.
mantle (of molluscs)
Biological term referring to a layer of tissue covering molluscs.
mantel; fireplace facing
Refers to the decorative shelf above a fireplace.
Examples
Les manteaux accrochés dans l'entrée sont encore mouillés par la pluie.
The coats hanging in the entrance are still wet from the rain.
Chez certains mollusques, les manteaux sécrètent la coquille.
In some molluscs, the mantles secrete the shell.
Les manteaux de cheminée en pierre ont été restaurés avec soin.
The stone mantels were carefully restored.
Collocations
- porter un manteau chaudto wear a warm coat
- la membrane du manteaumantle membrane
- un manteau de jardina garden pavilion
Common mistakes
un manteau rouge
un manteau rouge vif
Color adjectives usually require an adverb to express precise color.
Related words
synonympardessusovercoat (garment)