No. 1,466 in French

cap

"Cap" in French means "cape" (geographical headland) or "course/direction."

In a sentence

Nous avons mis le cap sur Paris.
We set course for Paris.
Here, 'cap' is used in the context of navigation, indicating the direction or route being followed.
Il a franchi un nouveau cap dans sa carrière.
He reached a new milestone in his career.
In this expression, 'cap' symbolizes a milestone or significant stage when referring to a career or journey.
Le marin portait un cap blanc.
The sailor wore a white cap.
In this case, 'cap' refers to a type of headgear, demonstrating its use as a noun for an article of clothing.

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