What does capot in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word capot in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use capot in French.

The word capot in French means bonnet, capot, have plenty of power under the bonnet, be raring to go. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word capot

bonnet

nom masculin (voiture : couverture métallique) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le garagiste ouvre le capot pour contrôler le moteur.
The mechanic opens the bonnet to check the engine.

capot

nom masculin (belote : sans pli) (Cards)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

have plenty of power under the bonnet

locution verbale (familier (véhicule : être puissant) (car, UK)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Les Ferrari en ont sous le capot.

be raring to go

locution verbale (figuré (avoir de l'énergie en réserve)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Tu peux compter sur lui, il en a sous le capot.

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