This is the 1466th most frequent French word.
cap
"Cap" in French means "cape" (geographical headland) or "course/direction."
Here, 'cap' is used in the context of navigation, indicating the direction or route being followed.
Nous avons mis le cap sur Paris.
We set course for Paris.
In this expression, 'cap' symbolizes a milestone or significant stage when referring to a career or journey.
Il a franchi un nouveau cap dans sa carrière.
He reached a new milestone in his career.
In this case, 'cap' refers to a type of headgear, demonstrating its use as a noun for an article of clothing.