No. 5,785 in French
collet
"Collet" in English means "collar" or "neckband."
In a sentence
Il porte un collet en fourrure autour de son manteau.
He wears a fur collar around his coat.
Here, "collet" refers to the "collar" of a coat, which is a common usage in the context of clothing.
La poule attrapa l'insecte par le collet.
The hen grabbed the insect by the neck area.
In this sentence, "collet" is used to refer to the neck of the insect, showcasing its use in descriptions involving anatomy or parts of living beings.
Le collet du vase était orné de motifs élégants.
The neck of the vase was decorated with elegant patterns.
Here, "collet" refers to the "neck" of a vase or any similar object, used figuratively to describe the narrowed or upper part of an item.
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