Cornet (en. Horn)

/kɔʁ.nɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Cone-shaped container used to serve ice cream or fries.

I bought a chocolate ice cream cone.

J'ai acheté un cornet de glace au chocolat.

Wind instrument from the brass group.

He plays the cornet in the orchestra.

Il joue du cornet dans l'orchestre.

The origin of the word cornet comes from the Latin 'cornu', which means 'horn'.

to have charm

To be convinced of one's charm or qualities.

avoir du cornet

cone of fries

Portion of fries served in a cone.

cornet de frites

ice cream

Frozen food product, often served in a cone.

glace

brass

Metal from which the musical cornet is made.

cuivre

Term used to refer to a person who boasts.

He is always bragging with his stories.

Il est toujours en train de faire le cornet avec ses histoires.

Expression to describe someone who has taste.

Look at his style, what flair!

Regarde son style, quel cornet !