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    Pistolet (en. Gun)

    /pistɔlɛ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Portable firearm designed to be held and fired with one hand.
    He has a gun in his drawer.
    Il a un pistolet dans son tiroir.
    Instrument similar to a pistol used in certain technical or craft applications.
    She uses a glue gun for her project.
    Elle utilise un pistolet à colle pour son projet.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'pistole', referring to a firearm from the city of Pisa.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to point a gun at someone
    To threaten someone with a gun.
    point un pistolet sur quelqu'un
    blank-firing gun
    Gun that fires blank rounds.
    pistolet d'alarme
    water gun
    Toy that shoots water.
    pistolet à eau

    Related Words

    weapon
    Instrument of combat or defense.
    arme
    ammunition
    Projectiles used by firearms.
    munition
    shooting
    Action of shooting with a weapon.
    tir

    Slang Meanings

    Gun
    He pulled out his gun to defend himself.
    Il a sorti sa baraque pour se défendre.
    Potato cannon
    He brought his potato cannon to the party.
    Il a amené son patator à la fête.