scallop in French

scallop in French is escalope, coquille Saint-Jacques, pétoncle — scallop means an edible marine shellfish with a distinctive fan-shaped, ridged shell.

scallop in French

escalope

noun

coquille Saint-Jacques

noun

Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the superfamily Pectinoidea.

pétoncle

noun

Any of various marine bivalve molluscs of the superfamily Pectinoidea.

échancrure

noun

One of a series of curves, forming an edge similar to a scallop shell, especially in knitting and crochet.

échancrer

verb

To create or form an edge in the shape of a crescent or multiple crescents.

What does "scallop" mean?

noun An edible marine shellfish with a distinctive fan-shaped, ridged shell.
"They ordered pan-seared scallops as a starter."
noun A curved, wavy edge shaped like the rim of a scallop shell, used in sewing or decoration.
"The blanket had a pretty scalloped edge."
verb To shape the edge of something into a series of curves.
"She scalloped the edges of the pie crust before baking."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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scallop in a sentence

They ordered pan-seared scallops as a starter.
The blanket had a pretty scalloped edge.
She scalloped the edges of the pie crust before baking.

Similar words in French

crenel cutlet

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "scallop" in French?

"scallop" in French is escalope, coquille Saint-Jacques, pétoncle. scallop means: An edible marine shellfish with a distinctive fan-shaped, ridged shell.

How do you use "scallop" in a sentence?

Example: "They ordered pan-seared scallops as a starter." In French, "scallop" is escalope, coquille Saint-Jacques, pétoncle.

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

Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "scallop": escalope, coquille Saint-Jacques, pétoncle, échancrure, échancrer.

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