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    Coquille (en. Shell)

    /kɔ.kij/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    External or hard covering of a mollusk.
    The turtle's shell is very strong.
    La coquille de la tortue est très résistante.
    Cake shaped like a shell, often chocolate.
    I prepared shells for dessert.
    J'ai préparé des coquilles pour le dessert.
    Shell in the context of printing, typographical error.
    I found a shell in the published text.
    J'ai trouvé une coquille dans le texte publié.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cochlea', which designates a snail or a mollusk.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    scallop
    An edible mollusk often used in fine dishes.
    coquille Saint-Jacques
    empty shell
    Expression referring to something without content or value.
    coquille vide
    to withdraw into one's shell
    To isolate oneself or retreat from the world.
    se mettre en coquille

    Related Words

    eggshell
    The protective covering of an egg.
    coquille d'œuf
    shellfish
    Product of marine mollusks usually used as decoration.
    coquillage
    sheller
    Dish or container for holding shells.
    coquillier

    Slang Meanings

    To have a shell
    He has a shell in his project; it's a slip-up.
    Il a une coquille dans son projet, c'est un faux pas.
    Shell as a term of endearment
    He calls me 'my shell' when he's affectionate.
    Il m'appelle 'ma coquille' quand il est affectueux.