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    Banc (en. Bench)

    [bɑ̃k]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Long and narrow piece of furniture on which one can sit.
    The children sat on the park bench.
    Les enfants se sont assis sur le banc du parc.
    Financial institution where monetary operations take place.
    He opened an account at the local bank.
    Il a ouvert un compte à la banque du coin.
    Group of fish swimming together.
    We saw a school of sardines during our dive.
    Nous avons vu un banc de sardines lors de notre plongée.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'banca', which referred to a table or a piece of furniture.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    test bench
    A place or process to test ideas or products.
    banc d'essai
    substitute bench
    The lot of substitutes on a sports field.
    banc de touche
    to goof off
    To speak in a frivolous manner, without seriousness.
    faire du banc

    Related Words

    bench seat
    Small version of a bench, often with a backrest.
    banquette
    bank
    Financial institution that holds deposits and grants loans.
    banque
    school of fish
    A group or large quantity of fish swimming together in the water.
    banc de poissons

    Slang Meanings

    A sum of money.
    I need some dough to buy a new car.
    J'ai besoin de quelques bancs pour acheter une nouvelle voiture.
    A method of saving.
    He put his savings 'on the shelf' for a future project.
    Il a mis ses économies 'au banc' pour un futur projet.