Coque (en. Hull)
/kɔk/
Synonyms
- enveloppe
- cagoule
- écorce
Slang Meanings
'Shell' in slang is used to refer to a phone case.
I lost my case, I need to buy a new one.
J'ai perdu ma coque, il faut que j'en achète une nouvelle.
In some regions, 'shell' can refer to a very protective person.
She's a real shell, she always protects her friends.
C'est une vraie coque, elle protège toujours ses amis.