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    Coquillages (en. Shells)

    /kokiˈlaʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Marine organisms with a hard shell, such as mollusks.
    Shellfish are often collected on the beach.
    Les coquillages sont souvent ramassés sur la plage.
    Empty or full shells consumed as food.
    The dish consisted of steamed shellfish.
    Le plat était composé de coquillages cuisinés à la vapeur.
    The set of species of marine mollusks.
    Shellfish include oysters, mussels, and clams.
    Les coquillages comprennent les huîtres, les moules et les coques.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cochlearium', which means shellfish.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shellfish and crustacean
    Expression that refers to a seafood dish including shellfish and crustaceans.
    coquillage et crustacé
    to collect shellfish
    Action of collecting shellfish on the beach.
    ramasser des coquillages
    to savor shellfish
    To enjoy eating shellfish.
    savourer des coquillages

    Related Words

    oyster
    Edible bivalve mollusk, often eaten raw.
    huître
    mussel
    Bivalve mollusk, usually cooked in dishes.
    moule
    clam
    Bivalve mollusk characterized by its two-part shell.
    coque

    Slang Meanings

    Shellfish as food enjoyed by young people.
    We're going to a shellfish restaurant tonight!
    On se fait un resto de coquillages ce soir!
    Sometimes refers to small treasures found on the beach.
    Look at all these shellfish I found!
    Regarde tous ces coquillages que j'ai trouvés !