Baril (en. Barrel)

/ba.ʁil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A container made of metal, wood, or plastic, usually cylindrical, used for transporting or storing liquids.

The barrel of oil was placed in the garage.

Le baril d'huile a été déposé dans le garage.

A unit of measurement for certain liquids, notably oil.

The price of a barrel of oil has significantly increased.

Le prix du baril de pétrole a considérablement augmenté.

From Old French 'baril', derived from Latin 'bariculum'.

bottomless barrel

A situation where one spends without getting anything in return.

baril sans fond

to play the barrel

To exaggerate, to boast.

faire le baril

cask

Similar containers, but often larger and made of wood.

tonneau

jerrycan

A container, usually made of plastic, for liquids.

bidon

tank

A container intended for storing a liquid.

réservoir

A person who talks a lot

Stop playing the barrel, no one is listening to you!

Arrête de faire le baril, personne ne t'écoute !

A burden or a load

This project is a burden for the team.

Ce projet est un baril pour l'équipe.