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phryge
/fʁiʒ/
Phrygian cap
Il portait un bonnet phrygien pendant la révolution.
He wore a Phrygian cap during the revolution.
historical
A soft, conical cap with the top folded forward, originally worn by ancient Phrygians and later adopted as a symbol of liberty during the French Revolution.
Le bonnet phrygien est devenu un symbole de la liberté en France.
The Phrygian cap became a symbol of liberty in France.
Also known as the 'bonnet rouge' or 'liberty cap' in English.
Collocations
bonnet phrygienPhrygian cap
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Historical Context
The Phrygian cap was adopted as a symbol of liberty and revolution in France, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Word Origin
From the ancient region of Phrygia in Asia Minor, where this type of cap was traditionally worn.
Usage Notes
The term is primarily historical and cultural, often associated with the French Revolution and revolutionary symbolism.
Dictionnaire Français-Anglais