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    Cartons (en. Cardboard boxes)

    [kaʁtɔ̃]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A flat, lightweight container made from paper or cardboard.
    He filled several boxes before moving.
    Il a rempli plusieurs cartons avant de déménager.
    A set of boxes used to organize objects.
    The boxes of books are stacked in a corner of the room.
    Les cartons de livres sont empilés dans un coin de la pièce.
    A shipping package, often used to send goods.
    The delivery person dropped the boxes in front of my door.
    Le livreur a déposé les cartons devant ma porte.

    Etymology

    From the French 'carton', derived from the Italian 'cartone', which comes from the word 'carta' (paper).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to put in the box
    to place something inside a box.
    mettre dans le carton
    to unpack the boxes
    to open boxes to take out their contents.
    déballer les cartons
    to prepare boxes for moving
    to prepare boxes for a move.
    faire des cartons
    shoe boxes
    specific boxes for storing shoes.
    cartons à chaussures

    Related Words

    paper
    Material made from wood pulp, used for writing, packaging, etc.
    papier
    packaging
    Any material used to contain, protect, or transport items.
    emballage
    delivery
    The process of transporting goods from one place to another.
    livraison

    Slang Meanings

    To have a lot of boxes at home.
    He has so many boxes that it looks like he is a hoarder.
    Il a tellement de cartons qu'on dirait qu'il est un accumulateur.
    To be successful (to score big).
    His last project was a huge success!
    Son dernier projet a fait un carton !