No. 3,979 in French

bouclier

Shield.

In a sentence

Le chevalier utilise son bouclier pour se défendre contre les attaques.
The knight uses his shield to defend himself from attacks.
The word 'bouclier' here refers to a physical shield, an object used in defense, commonly by knights in medieval contexts.
Les émotions de l'enfant agissent comme un bouclier contre la douleur.
The child's emotions act as a shield against pain.
The word 'bouclier' is used metaphorically, symbolizing protection or defense in an emotional context.
Nous avons installé un bouclier thermique pour protéger la structure.
We have installed a thermal shield to protect the structure.
The term 'bouclier' indicates a protective layer, specifically designed to safeguard against heat in construction or technical contexts.

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