nutshell in French
nutshell in French is coque, coquille — nutshell means the hard outer covering of a nut.
nutshell in French
coque
The shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut.
coquille
The shell that surrounds the kernel of a nut.
What does "nutshell" mean?
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noun The hard outer covering of a nut.
"A squirrel left a pile of broken nutshells on the porch railing."
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noun Used in "in a nutshell" to mean a very brief summary.
"Here is the story in a nutshell: we missed the train and walked home."
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nutshell in a sentence
- A squirrel left a pile of broken nutshells on the porch railing.
- He peeled the thin nutshell off the pecan and ate the nut inside.
- Here is the story in a nutshell: we missed the train and walked home.
- In a nutshell, the deal fell through because of the price.
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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: "A squirrel left a pile of broken nutshells on the porch railing." 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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