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
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
pot
A small, approximately cylindrical container, normally made of clay or glass, for holding fruit, preserves, etc., or for ornamental purposes.
jarre
A container and its contents; as much as fills such a container; a jarful.
What does "jar" mean?
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noun A small container, usually made of glass or clay, used for storing food or other items.
"The children caught a few tadpoles and kept them in a glass jar."
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verb To strike a person unpleasantly, or to clash with something in a jolting, unsettling way.
"The harsh colours of the new sign jarred against the quiet old street."
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jar in a sentence
- The children caught a few tadpoles and kept them in a glass jar.
- She kept a jar of homemade jam on the shelf.
- The harsh colours of the new sign jarred against the quiet old street.
- The sudden noise jarred her out of a deep sleep.
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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: "The children caught a few tadpoles and kept them in a glass jar." 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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