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    Barils (en. Barrels)

    /baʁil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Cylindrical container, often made of metal, used to store liquids or substances.
    Oil barrels are stored in secure depots.
    Les barils de pétrole sont stockés dans des dépôts sécurisés.
    Container usually of large capacity, used for transport or preservation.
    He filled several barrels with water for the harvest.
    Il a rempli plusieurs barils d'eau pour la récolte.
    Term also used in slang to refer to a large quantity.
    He has barrels of work to do before the end of the day.
    Il a des barils de travail à faire avant la fin de la journée.

    Etymology

    From old French 'baril', derived from the word 'bari' which means 'small container'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have barrels to do
    To be very busy or to have a lot of tasks to accomplish.
    avoir des barils à faire
    barrel of powder
    An explosive or dangerous situation.
    baril de poudre
    fill the barrel
    To accumulate things or emotions without expressing them.
    remplir le baril

    Related Words

    barrel
    Similar container, often wooden, used for wine or other liquids.
    fût
    reserve
    Storage of products or goods.
    réserve
    container
    Container used for transporting goods.
    conteneur

    Slang Meanings

    A lot of work to do.
    I have barrels to finish before the end of the week.
    J'ai des barils à terminer avant la fin de la semaine.
    A significant amount of something.
    He has barrels of problems to solve.
    Il a barils de problèmes à résoudre.