Bassins (en. Basins)

/ba.sɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Containers or water areas.

Garden basins host aquatic plants.

Les bassins de jardin accueillent des plantes aquatiques.

Natural or artificial cavities containing water.

Swimming basins are very popular in summer.

Les bassins de baignade sont très appréciés en été.

Areas where rivers come together.

Watersheds must be protected to prevent erosion.

Les bassins versants doivent être protégés pour éviter l'érosion.

The word 'basins' comes from the Latin 'basis', which means 'base'.

storm basins

Areas designed to collect rainwater.

bassins d'orage

watershed basins

Geographical regions where rivers converge.

bassins versants

retention basin

Structure designed to temporarily store water.

bassin de rétention

basin

Vessel or bowl of water.

bassin

water

Liquid essential for life.

eau

reserve

Space or volume intended to store something.

réserve

A collection of places where people gather to swim.

We will go swimming in the basins this afternoon.

On ira se baigner dans les bassins cet après-midi.

A relaxed area where one relaxes near the water.

We spent the day chilling by the basins.

On a passé la journée à chiller près des bassins.