cornet in French
cornet in French is cornet, cornet à pistons, cornette — cornet means a brass instrument similar to, but slightly smaller and mellower than, a trumpet.
cornet in French
cornet
A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.
cornet à pistons
A musical instrument of the brass family, slightly smaller than a trumpet, usually in the musical key of B-flat.
cornet
cornette
(historical) The fifth commissioned officer in a cavalry troop, who carried the colours (equivalent to the ensign in infantry).
What does "cornet" mean?
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noun A brass instrument similar to, but slightly smaller and mellower than, a trumpet.
"She played cornet in the school brass band."
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noun A cone-shaped pastry shell for holding ice cream, or a paper cone used as a container.
"He bought a cornet of ice cream from the van by the beach."
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cornet in a sentence
- She played cornet in the school brass band.
- He bought a cornet of ice cream from the van by the beach.
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What is "cornet" in French?
"cornet" in French is cornet, cornet à pistons, cornette. cornet means: A brass instrument similar to, but slightly smaller and mellower than, a trumpet.
How do you use "cornet" in a sentence?
Example: "She played cornet in the school brass band." In French, "cornet" is cornet, cornet à pistons, cornette.
Are there other ways to say "cornet" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "cornet": cornet, cornet à pistons, cornette.
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