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    Baquet (en. Tub)

    /bake/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Large container, generally made of wood, used to hold water or other liquids.
    He filled the bucket with water for the bath.
    Il a rempli le baquet d'eau pour le bain.
    In certain contexts, can refer to a small boat.
    The bucket brought him safely to the shore.
    Le baquet l'a amené à la rive en toute sécurité.

    Etymology

    From Middle French 'baquet', diminutive of 'baque', meaning 'vessel' or 'container'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bucket work
    An easy or unengaging job.
    travail de baquet
    to be in the bucket
    To be in a difficult situation.
    être dans le baquet

    Related Words

    basin
    Large flat container, often used for liquids.
    bac
    bucket
    Generally cylindrical container with a handle, used to hold liquids.
    seau
    vat
    Large-sized container to hold liquids, often placed outdoors.
    cuve

    Slang Meanings

    A clumsy person.
    Look at that bucket, he spilled his coffee again.
    Regarde ce baquet, il a encore renversé son café.
    A vehicle in poor condition.
    That old car is a real bucket.
    Cette vieille voiture, c'est un vrai baquet.