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    Brouette (en. Wheelbarrow)

    /bʁwɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A one-wheeled vehicle used to transport loads.
    The gardener filled his wheelbarrow with soil.
    Le jardinier a rempli sa brouette de terre.
    Humorous connotation to designate something heavy or cumbersome.
    This suitcase is as heavy as a wheelbarrow.
    Cette valise est aussi lourde qu'une brouette.
    A hand-operated transport device used in construction.
    They used a wheelbarrow to move the cement.
    Ils ont utilisé une brouette pour déplacer le ciment.

    Etymology

    Derived from Old French 'brouet', meaning 'cart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a wheelbarrow in one's belly
    To be very hungry.
    avoir une brouette dans le ventre
    wheelbarrow of happiness
    A great happiness.
    brouette de bonheur

    Related Words

    transport
    The act of moving something from one place to another.
    transport
    gardening
    The art of cultivating and caring for gardens.
    jardinage
    construction
    The process of building or creating structures.
    construction

    Slang Meanings

    To have a impractical idea.
    His holiday project is really a wheelbarrow!
    Son projet de vacances, c'est vraiment une brouette!
    To feel tired or exhausted.
    After this day, I'm like a wheelbarrow.
    Après cette journée, je suis comme une brouette.