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.