escargot

snail

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l'escargot

A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).

masculine noun

1. (animal)

a. snail

Les escargots ont mangé presque tous nos hostas.Snails have eaten almost all of our hostas.

2. (culinary)

a. snail

David a refusé de goûter un seul escargot.David refused to taste a single snail.

b. escargot

Je n'arrive pas à me décider sur l'entrée : escargots ou pâté.I can't decide which appetizer I want: escargots or pâté.

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escargot	snail
pince à escargot	snail tongs

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