No. 4,692 in French
pistolet
"Pistolet" in French means "pistol" (a firearm) or "bread roll," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Le policier portait un pistolet à sa ceinture.
The policeman was carrying a gun on his belt.
In this context, 'pistolet' refers to a firearm.
J'aimerais manger un pistolet avec du beurre et du jambon.
I would like to eat a bread roll with butter and ham.
Here, 'pistolet' is used to refer to a type of small bread roll in Belgium.
Le peintre a utilisé un pistolet pour appliquer la couleur sur la voiture.
The painter used a spray gun to apply the color to the car.
In this case, 'pistolet' means a tool that sprays paint.
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