cuirasser

Senses

1. 1.

   to armor; to equip with armor

   to cover or protect with a cuirasse (breastplate or armor)

2. 2.

   to harden; to make invulnerable

   figuratively, to make someone emotionally or mentally resistant to harm

Examples

• "Les chevaliers étaient cuirassés pour la bataille."

  The knights were armored for battle.

• "Elle s'était cuirassée contre la douleur émotionnelle."

  She had hardened herself against emotional pain.

• "Ce navire était cuirassé de plaques de métal."

  This ship was plated with metal armor.

Usage

A regular -er verb, primarily used in military or historical contexts, or figuratively to express emotional/psychological resistance. The past participle "cuirassé" is also common as an adjective meaning "armored" or "hardened."