la corbeille
basket · wastebasket · trash can
Petit contenant fait pour tenir ou transporter des objets, souvent utilisé pour des fruits, du pain ou des fleurs.
The French word "corbeille" primarily means "basket." It is used to designate a container made of woven material, typically used to carry or hold items like fruit, bread, or laundry.
Meanings and contexts:
- Basket: The basic meaning, for an object usually made of wicker or similar material.
- Trash bin: In everyday language, especially in the digital context, "corbeille" refers to a "recycle bin" or "trash folder" on a computer or phone where deleted files are temporarily stored.
- Theater: In the context of a theater or auditorium, "la corbeille" refers to the upper balcony or an area with tiered seating, usually for privileged spectators.
- Floral arrangement: Sometimes, "corbeille" can mean a flower basket or an arrangement of flowers.
Synonyms and distinctions:
- Panier: Also means basket but is more general and common.
- Poubelle: Means "trash can" for disposing of garbage and is different from "corbeille" when referring to digital trash.
- Balcon: Used for "balcony" in architecture, distinct from "corbeille" in theaters.
In summary, "corbeille" can mean a physical basket, a digital trash folder, or a theater section, depending on context.
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Examples
La corbeille est sur la table.noun
The basket is on the table.
Il y a des pommes dans la corbeille.noun
There are apples in the basket.
La corbeille est pleine de fleurs jaunes.noun
The basket is full of yellow flowers.
As-tu jeté le papier dans les corbeilles ?noun
Did you throw the paper in the wastebaskets?
Videz toujours la corbeille avant de partir.noun
Always empty the trash can before leaving.
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