flocon

flake

noun floh-KOHN Rare

Origin: Old French flocon, from a Germanic root

Also means

floc

Usage Note

Flocon most commonly appears in flocon de neige (snowflake) and flocons d'avoine (oat flakes/porridge oats). The plural flocons is used for cereal flakes and also for fluffy falling snow. The diminutive feel of the word makes it frequently used in children's language and advertising.

Examples

"Les flocons de neige tombaient doucement."

Natural Translation

The snowflakes fell gently.

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