shield

US /ʃiːld/
UK /ʃiːld/
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1.

bouclier, écusson

a broad piece of armor carried by hand, for protection against blows or missiles

:
The knight raised his shield to block the arrow.
Le chevalier leva son bouclier pour bloquer la flèche.
The police used riot shields to protect themselves from projectiles.
La police a utilisé des boucliers anti-émeute pour se protéger des projectiles.
2.

protection, garde-fou

a person or thing providing protection

:
His family was his shield against the harsh realities of life.
Sa famille était son bouclier contre les dures réalités de la vie.
The thick walls served as a shield against the strong winds.
Les murs épais servaient de bouclier contre les vents forts.
1.

protéger, défendre

protect (someone or something) from a danger, threat, or unpleasant experience

:
The government tried to shield the public from the full impact of the economic crisis.
Le gouvernement a essayé de protéger le public de l'impact total de la crise économique.
She used her hand to shield her eyes from the bright sun.
Elle a utilisé sa main pour protéger ses yeux du soleil éclatant.