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nutshell in French

nutshell in French is coque, coquille — nutshell means the hard outer covering of a nut.

nutshell in French

coque
noun
The shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut.
coquille
noun
The shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut.

What does "nutshell" mean?

  1. noun The hard outer covering of a nut.
    "She cracked the walnut and tossed the nutshell in the bin."
  2. noun Used in "in a nutshell" to mean a very brief summary.
    "In a nutshell, the deal fell through because of the price."
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nutshell in a sentence

  • She cracked the walnut and tossed the nutshell in the bin.
  • In a nutshell, the deal fell through because of the price.
  • Can you put the whole plan in a nutshell for me?

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What is "nutshell" in French?

"nutshell" in French is coque, coquille. nutshell means: The hard outer covering of a nut.

How do you use "nutshell" in a sentence?

Example: "She cracked the walnut and tossed the nutshell in the bin." In French, "nutshell" is coque, coquille.

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

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "nutshell": coque, coquille.

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