Also means
shellfish
Usage Note
Coquillage refers both to a seashell (the object) and loosely to shellfish as food. On French restaurant menus, plateau de coquillages et crustacés (shellfish and crustaceans platter) is a classic seafood spread. The diminutive coquille (f) means 'shell' more precisely; coquillage often implies the whole animal inside. Collecting coquillages on the beach is a beloved French seaside pastime.
Examples
"Les enfants ramassaient des coquillages sur la plage."
Natural Translation
The children were collecting shells on the beach.
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