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"Hat" in French: chapeau
le chapeau
Hat in French is le chapeau, masculine. Mettre un chapeau means to put on a hat. Un bonnet is more of a knit beanie — different word.
Sunny market
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How to pronounce chapeau
Say it
luh sha-POH
/lə ʃa.po/
Chapeau is sha-POH: ch like sh, eau like oh. Le chapeau is luh sha-POH.
"Hat" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le chapeau | the hat Default noun. | Default noun. |
| mettre un chapeau | to put on a hat Sun or style. | Sun or style. |
| chapeau de paille | straw hat Summer. | Summer. |
| enlever son chapeau | to take off one's hat Indoors / greeting. | Indoors / greeting. |
How to use chapeau in real life
- 1Sunny market
Prends ton chapeau, il y a du soleil.
Take your hat, there's sun.
Ton chapeau.
- 2Theatre cloakroom
Je dépose mon chapeau ici ?
Shall I leave my hat here?
Mon chapeau.
- 3Compliment
Ton chapeau te va super bien.
Your hat looks great on you.
Style talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with chapeau
Incorrect: La chapeau.
Correct: Le chapeau.
Chapeau is masculine.
Incorrect: Un hat pour le soleil.
Correct: Un chapeau pour le soleil.
Use chapeau.
Good to know
Chapeau ! as an interjection means hats off / well done. For winter knit hats, bonnet is the usual word.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Getting ready for a summer wedding
ChatPal
Tu mets le chapeau beige ?
Are you wearing the beige hat?
You
Oui, le chapeau va avec la robe.
Yes, the hat goes with the dress.
ChatPal
Élégant.
Elegant.
You
Merci. On part dans dix minutes.
Thanks. We leave in ten minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hat" in French
How do you say hat in French?
Le chapeau.
What about a beanie?
Usually un bonnet.
Is chapeau masculine?
Yes.
How do you pronounce chapeau?
Sha-POH.
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