noun
le flacon
vial · bottle
Petit récipient en verre ou en plastique, souvent utilisé pour contenir du parfum, un médicament ou un liquide précieux.
Word: flacon
Meaning: The French word "flacon" refers to a small bottle or vial, typically used to hold perfume, medicine, or other liquids. It is often made of glass and designed to be decorative as well as functional.
Parts:
- "flacon" is a singular masculine noun.
- The plural form is "flacons".
Synonyms:
- bouteille (bottle) — more general term for bottle, not necessarily small or decorative.
- fioles (vials) — smaller containers, often for medical or chemical use, similar to flacon but usually more clinical.
- pochette (packet or small pouch) — not a vial but could be related when referring to packaging.
Antonyms:
- There isn’t a direct antonym for "flacon" since it’s a specific object. However, if considering the function, a large container (such as "bidon" for a large canister) may be seen as an opposite in size or usage context.
Additional Notes:
- In English, "flacon" has been borrowed directly in some contexts, especially in perfumery, retaining the meaning of a decorative perfume bottle.
- Used mostly in contexts related to perfumes, medicines, and cosmetics.
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Examples
Voici un flacon sur la table.noun
Here is a vial on the table.
J’ai cassé deux flacons dans la salle de bain.noun
I broke two bottles in the bathroom.
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