casse-noisette
nutcracker
The word 'casse-noisette' is used in French just like the English 'nutcracker'. It is primarily a tool for cracking nuts. However, it is also famous as the title of a well-known ballet by Tchaikovsky, 'Le Casse-Noisette'.
Example sentences using: casse-noisette
Mon casse-noisette est très vieux.
My nutcracker is very old.
This sentence describes the speaker's nutcracker using the adjective 'old'. 'Casse-noisette' refers to a tool used to crack nuts.
Le casse-noisette était dans la boîte.
The nutcracker was in the box.
This sentence is a simple past tense statement indicating the location of the nutcracker.
J'ai perdu mon casse-noisette.
I lost my nutcracker.
This sentence reflects the speaker's possession and subsequent loss of a nutcracker.
La performance du Casse-Noisette était exceptionnelle.
The performance of The Nutcracker was exceptional.
This sentence comments on the quality of a performance, likely a ballet, named 'The Nutcracker'.
Le Casse-Noisette est mon ballet préféré.
The Nutcracker is my favorite ballet.
This sentence communicates the speaker's personal preference for 'The Nutcracker' ballet.
Aujourd'hui, j'ai acheté un nouveau casse-noisette.
Today, I bought a new nutcracker.
This sentence informs about a recent purchase of a new nutcracker by the speaker.
J'aime le son que fait le casse-noisette.
I like the sound that the nutcracker makes.
This sentence expresses the speaker's enjoyment of the sound made by a nutcracker.
Ce casse-noisette a une histoire intéressante.
This nutcracker has an interesting history.
The speaker is indicating that a specific nutcracker has a story or history that is intriguing.
Mon ami a cassé le casse-noisette.
My friend broke the nutcracker.
This sentence lays blame for the damage to a nutcracker at the friend of the speaker.
Le Casse-Noisette commence à minuit.
The Nutcracker starts at midnight.
This sentence suggests the start time for a performance of 'The Nutcracker', in this case, midnight.