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    Caisses (en. Crates)

    /kɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Containers made of various materials used to store or transport goods.
    Wooden boxes are ideal for transporting fruits.
    Les caisses en bois sont idéales pour le transport de fruits.
    In the financial sector, a cash register refers to a place where funds are handled.
    There is a special box for donations.
    Il y a une caisse spéciale pour les donations.
    The main module of a management organization.
    The cash register has been updated.
    La caisse enregistreuse a été mise à jour.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'capsa', meaning box.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cash register
    Device used to manage financial transactions.
    caisse enregistreuse
    to pool resources
    To pool resources for a project.
    faire caisse commune
    there is no cash register outside
    Expression meaning that resources are limited.
    il n'y a pas de caisse à l'extérieur

    Related Words

    box
    General term for any type of container.
    caisse
    packaging
    Material used to protect and hold objects.
    emballage
    storage
    Action of keeping objects in a dedicated space.
    stockage

    Slang Meanings

    Money, referring to cash.
    He needs boxes for his new business.
    Il a besoin de caisses pour sa nouvelle entreprise.
    A large quantity of items.
    He has boxes full of clothes to give away.
    Il a des caisses pleines de vêtements à donner.