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    Noix (en. Nut)

    /nwa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A hard-shelled fruit containing an edible seed.
    She bought nuts to make a cake.
    Elle a acheté des noix pour préparer un gâteau.
    A term used to refer to certain species of drupe or hard-shelled fruits.
    Pecan nuts are delicious in salads.
    Les noix de pécan sont délicieuses dans les salades.
    The hard part of certain plants, notably fruits.
    He cracked a nut with his hand.
    Il a cassé une noix avec la main.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'nux', genitive 'nucis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a nut
    To be a little crazy or odd.
    avoir une noix
    a nut hit
    A sudden or unexpected action.
    un coup de noix
    to have a coconut
    To be a little naïve.
    avoir une noix de coco

    Related Words

    hazel
    Tree that produces hazelnuts.
    noisetier
    walnut
    Tree that produces nuts.
    noyer
    cashew
    Fruit that produces the cashew nut.
    caju

    Slang Meanings

    A bit crazy.
    He's really nutty, always inventing things.
    Il est vraiment noix, toujours à inventer des choses.
    A person who is a bit naïve.
    Don't be nutty, think before you speak.
    Ne sois pas noix, réfléchis avant de parler.