Boxtel (en. Boxtel)

/bɔks.tɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A space or room of reduced size, often used for storage.
He stored all his books in the boxtel.
Il a rangé tous ses livres dans le boxtel.
A term used in certain contexts to refer to modules or containers.
Each boxtel was labeled to facilitate access.
Chaque boxtel était étiqueté pour faciliter l'accès.

Etymology

The word 'boxtel' derives from the English 'box' and the suffix '-tel', evoking a storage space.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in a boxtel
in a confined space
dans un boxtel
to do boxtel
to organize or store compactly
faire du boxtel

Related Words

module
A component or unit that can be assembled with others.
module
compartment
A section or area separated within a space.
compartiment

Slang Meanings

A place where one can hide or retreat.
When he needs to think, he goes into his boxtel.
Quand il a besoin de réfléchir, il se met dans son boxtel.
A small isolation room, often used for meetings.
We often find ourselves in the boxtel to talk quietly.
On se retrouve souvent dans le boxtel pour discuter tranquillement.