botte secrète

== French == === Etymology === Possibly a calque of Italian botta segreta. Attested in French since the 18th century. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bɔt sə.kʁɛt/ === Noun === botte secrète f (plural bottes secrètes) (fencing) This term needs a translation to English. Please help out and add a translation, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. (figurative) secret weapon