Obus (en. Shell)
/o.by/
Synonyms
- munitions
- projectile
- missile
Slang Meanings
A shell can refer to a very determined person.
Look at him, he's a shell, he never gives up.
Regarde-le, c'est un obus, il n'abandonne jamais.
In a familiar context, it can mean a big surprise.
When he won, it was a shell for everyone.
Quand il a gagné, c'était un obus pour tout le monde.