pistolet

le pistolet
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. pistol
Ce pistolet du dix-huitième siècle est conservé dans une vitrine du musée.This eighteenth-century pistol is displayed in a museum showcase.
b. gun
L'inspecteur de police a pointé son pistolet sur le suspect en lui ordonnant de ne pas bouger.The police inspector pointed his gun at the suspect and ordered him not to move.
c. handgun
Les forces de l'ordre sont formées au maniement des pistolets en milieu urbain.Law enforcement officers are trained in handling handguns in urban environments.
a. gun
Relâchez la gâchette du pistolet pour interrompre l'écoulement de la colle.Release the trigger of the gun to stop the flow of glue.
3.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(urination container)
a. urine bottle
L'infirmier a vidé et nettoyé le pistolet du patient.The nurse emptied and cleaned the patient's urine bottle.
4. (culinary)
Regionalism used in Belgium.
(Belgium)
a. bread roll
Sophie a acheté un délicieux pistolet dans une boulangerie de Bruxelles.Sophie bought a delicious bread roll at a bakery in Brussels.
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