noisette
/nwazɛt/
1.
nounfeminine
hazelnut
J'ai acheté des noisettes pour préparer du praliné.
I bought hazelnuts to make praline.
2.
nounfeminine
a small coffee with a dash of milk (equivalent to a macchiato)
On prend une noisette au café ?
Shall we have a macchiato at the café?
3.
nounfeminine
a small rounded portion or knob (e.g., of butter)
a small round slice/medallion of meat
Ajoute une noisette de beurre à la sauce.
Add a knob of butter to the sauce.
4.
adjective
hazel (colour), used for eyes or hair
Ses yeux noisette brillent quand elle sourit.
Her hazel eyes shine when she smiles.
