nugget

• Nom désignant une petite masse solide, notamment un morceau de métal précieux, en particulier d'or, trouvé à l'état natif dans la terre ; par extension, petite pièce ou fragment compact.

A noun referring to a solid lump of a precious metal, especially gold, as found in the earth.

1. Lump of precious metalB1formal

   A naturally occurring solid piece of a valuable metal, such as gold, found in the ground.

   Pépite de métal précieux

   • The prospector discovered a large gold nugget in the riverbed.
   • Miners sifted through the dirt looking for small nuggets.
   • The museum displayed a collection of precious metal nuggets.

   Synonymeschunkhunklumpmass

2. Small piece of foodA2informal

   A small, bite-sized piece of food, often breaded and fried, like chicken nuggets.

   Petit morceau de nourriture pané et frit

   • The kids love eating chicken nuggets with ketchup.
   • She ordered a basket of fish nuggets for the table.
   • These potato nuggets are crispy and delicious.

   Synonymesbitechunkcroquettemorselpiecetidbit

3. Valuable piece of informationB2informal

   A small but valuable or insightful piece of information or advice.

   Information précieuse

   • He shared a nugget of wisdom about investing.
   • The article contained a few nuggets of useful advice.
   • She dropped a nugget of truth during the conversation.

   Synonymesgeminsightkernelmorselpearltidbit