armour

armure

Équipement solide porté pour protéger le corps des blessures, surtout au combat.

En anglais simple : Strong protective clothing worn to prevent injury, especially during fighting.

• The knight wore heavy armour.
• His sword could not cut through the armour.
• Modern soldiers often wear body armour.

Expressions courantes : wear armour, suit of armour, body armour

carapace

Enveloppe dure qui recouvre et protège le corps d’un animal.

En anglais simple : A hard outer covering that protects an animal’s body.

• The animal’s armour protects its back.
• Sharp teeth cannot easily break this natural armour.
• Its thick armour makes it difficult to attack.

Synonymes : protective covering

Expressions courantes : natural armour, protective armour, armour of something