French word

coque

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔk/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncase

Example

J'ai acheté une coque pour mon téléphone.

I bought a case for my phone.

Illustration for coque (case)

More examples

La coque en silicone protège bien le téléphone des chocs.

The silicone phone case protects the phone well from impacts.

Core concept

A fitted shell surrounding an object while leaving the object usable inside it.

Common phrases

  • coque de téléphone

    phone case

  • coque en silicone

    silicone phone case

  • coque transparente

    clear phone case

Similar words

housse: A soft fabric or leather pouch that shields a device from scratches and scuffs.
étui: A pouch-style case with a folding flap that stores the phone and covers its screen.

Definition in French

Coque désigne la partie externe amovible servant à protéger un objet ; emploi courant pour la protection d'un téléphone portable.

Word origin

The inherited shell meaning of coque developed into the modern sense of a protective outer covering for objects such as phones.

Usage tips

  • Coque usually means a rigid protective case, while housse more often means a soft cover or sleeve.

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