French word for nut

French has no generic Word for nut. You need to specify the exact species of nut. Walnut = noix, Hazelnut/Filbert/Cobnut = noisette, Coconut = noix de coco Almond = amande, Peanut = cacahuette, Brazilnut = noix de bresil Pistachio = pistache A nut that goes with a bolt or machine screw is un ecrou