cuirasse
French → English
(history) Breastplate: a piece of defensive armor that covers the chest
Le chevalier a enfilé sa cuirasse d'acier avant de monter sur son cheval.
(English) The knight put on his steel breastplate before mounting his horse.
Cette cuirasse antique exposée au musée est encore en très bon état.
(English) This ancient breastplate on display at the museum is still in very good condition.
(metaphor) Shell: a psychological defense that makes a person appear cold or unreachable
Il s'est forgé une véritable cuirasse pour ne plus souffrir des critiques.
(English) He built up a real shell so as not to suffer from criticism anymore.
Derrière sa cuirasse d'homme dur se cache un cœur très sensible.
(English) Behind his tough shell hides a very sensitive heart.
Entry ID: fr:en:cuirasse · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary