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jar in French

jar in French is bocal, pot, jarre — jar means a small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.

jar in French

bocal
noun
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
pot
noun
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
jarre
noun
A container and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.

What does "jar" mean?

  1. noun A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
    "She kept a jar of homemade jam on the shelf."
  2. verb To strike a person unpleasantly, or to clash with something in a jolting, unsettling way.
    "The sudden noise jarred her out of a deep sleep."
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jar in a sentence

  • She kept a jar of homemade jam on the shelf.
  • He unscrewed the lid of the pickle jar.
  • The sudden noise jarred her out of a deep sleep.
  • His blunt comment jarred with the friendly mood of the room.

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What is "jar" in French?

"jar" in French is bocal, pot, jarre. jar means: A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.

How do you use "jar" in a sentence?

Example: "She kept a jar of homemade jam on the shelf." In French, "jar" is bocal, pot, jarre.

Are there other ways to say "jar" in French?

Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "jar": bocal, pot, jarre.

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