Cabine (en. Cabin)

/ka.bin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A small enclosed space where one can isolate themselves.
She withdrew to her cabin to work.
Elle s'est retirée dans sa cabine pour travailler.
Part of a vehicle or boat where the passengers are located.
The pilot's cabin is located at the front of the plane.
La cabine du pilote est située à l'avant de l'avion.
Shower cabin, an enclosed space for washing.
He installed a new shower cabin in his bathroom.
Il a installé une nouvelle cabine de douche dans sa salle de bain.

Etymology

From the Latin 'cabina', meaning 'small room'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

telephone booth
A shelter for making phone calls.
cabine téléphonique
fitting room
A space where you can try on clothes in a store.
cabine d'essayage
cockpit
The part of an aircraft where the controls and pilot are located.
cabine de pilotage

Related Words

cabinet
Furniture or storage piece.
cabinet
study
Space or room designed for work.
cabinet de travail
projection booth
Space where the projector is located for a movie screening.
cabine de projection

Slang Meanings

Referring to a private space often used for intimate activities.
We saw him in the cabin talking to someone.
On l'a vu dans la cabine en train de discuter avec quelqu'un.
Used to refer to a car or vehicle, especially by young people.
Come on, let's take the cabin to the party.
Viens, on prend la cabine pour aller à la fête.