chapeau

chapeau is masculine in French.

hat; introductory text; lead of an article; cap (of a mushroom)

Inherited from Middle French chappeau m, from Old French chapel m, from Early Medieval Latin cappellus m, diminutive from Late Latin cappa f. The interjection was originally short for chapeau bas.

Used to express appreciation: hats off

“Chapeau, monsieur.” — Well done, sir.

Related: chapelier

Inherited from Middle French chappeau m, from Old French chapel m, from Early Medieval Latin cappellus m, diminutive from Late Latin cappa f. The interjection was originally short for chapeau bas.