French edit

Etymology edit

Possibly a calque of Italian botta segreta.

Attested in French since the 18th century.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /bɔt sə.kʁɛt/
  • (file)

Noun edit

botte secrète f (plural bottes secrètes)

  1. (fencing) This term needs a translation to English. Please help out and add a translation, then remove the text {{rfdef}}.
  2. (figurative) secret weapon