noix
/nwa/
The French word for walnuts is noix.
noix refers to the edible kernels or the hard shells of the walnut tree.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word noix is the same in both its singular and plural forms. When using the preposition à with the plural noix, it contracts to aux (as in aux noix).
How do you pronounce it?
/nwa/
Did you know?
- French cuisine features a famous dish called noix de Saint-Jacques, but this refers to the large scallop muscle rather than a nut.
- The Latin root of noix, which is nux, is also the source for the English word 'nucule' and the scientific term 'nuclear'.
- If you are looking for a 'nut' in the sense of a person being crazy or a screw in a machine, you would not use noix. In French, these different types of 'nuts' require entirely different words.
Examples in context
- Ses poches étaient bourrées de noix.Her pockets were bulging with walnuts.This sentence shows the use of noix to describe contents in pockets.Tatoeba #810273 by sacredceltic, translation #309049 by CM
- Je ne savais pas que tu étais allergique aux noix.I didn't know you were allergic to walnuts.This sentence demonstrates how to express an allergy to the form noix.Tatoeba #8966210 by lbdx, translation #6239598 by CK
- J'aime les noix.I like walnuts.This sentence shows a simple expression of preference for the form noix.Tatoeba #7547318 by tras, translation #6925151 by CK
- Les noix sont riches en nutrimentsWalnuts are rich in nutrients
- Je prépare une tarte aux noix de GrenobleI am preparing a Grenoble walnut pie
- Il faut ajouter des cerneaux de noix dans la saladeYou need to add walnut kernels to the salad
- J'ai acheté des noix pour le dessertI bought walnuts for dessert
- J'adore les noix dans mes gâteauxI love walnuts in my cakes
- Veux-tu goûter à ces délicieuses noix?Do you want to taste these delicious walnuts?
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Example conversation
Hugo and Emma are preparing a snack in the kitchen.
- HugoEmma, est-ce qu'on a des noix ?Emma, do we have any walnuts?
- EmmaOui, il en reste dans le placard.Yes, there are some left in the cupboard.
- HugoParfait, je vais en mettre dans mon yaourt.Perfect, I'm going to put some in my yogurt.
- EmmaC'est une excellente idée, Hugo.That's an excellent idea, Hugo.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry noix, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries noix, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
