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jacket

/ˈd͡ʒæk.ɪt/ /ˈd͡ʒækət/

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noun

Veste

A piece of clothing worn on the upper body outside a shirt or blouse, often waist length to thigh length.

Examples :

"My son wore a blue jacket to school today because it was a bit chilly. "

Mon fils portait une veste bleue à l'école aujourd'hui parce qu'il faisait un peu frais.

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noun

Veste, jaquette

A piece of a person's suit, beside trousers and, sometimes, waistcoat; coat (US)

Examples :

"My father wore a dark blue jacket with his gray trousers to the school meeting. "

Mon père portait une veste bleu foncé avec son pantalon gris à la réunion scolaire.

appearance wear style item essential

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noun

Enveloppe, gaine

A protective or insulating cover for an object (e.g. a book, hot water tank, bullet.)

Examples :

"The librarian placed the new book in a protective jacket to prevent damage. "

Le bibliothécaire a placé le nouveau livre dans une enveloppe protectrice pour éviter les dommages.

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noun

Casier judiciaire

A police record.

Examples :

"The officer reviewed the jacket before arresting the suspect. "

L'officier a examiné le casier judiciaire avant d'arrêter le suspect.

police info essential

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noun

Chemise, enveloppe

In ordnance, a strengthening band surrounding and reinforcing the tube in which the charge is fired.

Examples :

"The artillery shell's jacket protected the explosive charge from premature detonation. "

La chemise de l'obus d'artillerie protégeait la charge explosive d'une détonation prématurée.

military weapon part essential

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noun

Peau

The tough outer skin of a baked potato.

Examples :

"Cook the potatoes in their jackets."

Faites cuire les pommes de terre avec leur peau.

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verb

Veste, recouvrir d'une veste

To enclose or encase in a jacket or other covering.

Examples :

"The carpenter jacketed the pipes with insulation to prevent heat loss. "

Le charpentier a recouvert les tuyaux d'isolation pour éviter les pertes de chaleur.

wear item style appearance essential