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    Caisse (en. Box)

    /kɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Rigid container used to store or transport items.
    I put the books in a cardboard box.
    J'ai mis les livres dans une caisse en carton.
    Management of the finances of a business or organization.
    The company's cash situation is healthy.
    La caisse de l'entreprise est en bonne santé.
    Office or counter where financial transactions are conducted.
    You need to go to the cash register to pay.
    Il faut passer à la caisse pour payer.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capsa', meaning box or container.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cash register
    Device used for handling payments in shops.
    caisse enregistreuse
    manage the cash
    Taking care of the accounting or finances in an administrative manner.
    gérer la caisse
    go to the cash register
    Head towards the payment point in a store.
    aller à la caisse

    Related Words

    pension fund
    Organization that manages pension funds.
    caisse de retraite
    insurance fund
    Establishment that offers insurance services.
    caisse d'assurance
    credit union
    Financial cooperative where members are shareholders.
    caisse populaire

    Slang Meanings

    Money
    I need to make some money before going on vacation.
    Il faut que je gagne un peu de caisse avant de partir en vacances.
    Car
    Look at my new car, it's awesome!
    Regarde ma nouvelle caisse, elle est super !
    Expense
    I spent a lot of money this weekend.
    J'ai claqué une grosse caisse ce week-end.