Cartouches (en. Cartridges)

/kaʁ.tuʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Definition: A container containing ammunition.

Definition Example Sentence: Hunting cartridges are designed for different types of birds.

Les cartouches de chasse sont conçues pour différents types d'oiseaux.

Definition: In printing, a carton or a reserve of ink.

Definition Example Sentence: You need to change the printer's ink cartridge.

Il faut changer la cartouche d’encre de l’imprimante.

Definition: In Egyptology, a cartouche is a symbol representing the name of a pharaoh.

Definition Example Sentence: The cartouches engraved on the pyramids are inscriptions of royalty.

Les cartouches gravés sur les pyramides sont des inscriptions de royalité.

Etymology/Origin: From Italian 'cartuccia', meaning a small card or a small roll.

Common Phrase: change the cartridge

Common Phrase Meaning: To replace a cartridge, especially for a printer.

changer de cartouche

Common Phrase: game cartridge

Common Phrase Meaning: A device containing software for a video game console.

cartouche de jeu

Common Phrase: hunting cartridge

Common Phrase Meaning: A specific type of cartridge used for hunting.

cartouche de chasse

Related Word: ammunition

Related Word Description: Explosive object or projectile intended to be fired.

munition

Related Word: powder

Related Word Description: Explosive substance used in cartridges.

poudre

Related Word: rifle

Related Word Description: Firearm using cartridges.

fusil

Slang Meaning: A cartridge can refer to a part of the weapon used for firing.

Slang Meaning Example: It took me three cartridges to finish the game.

Il m'a fallu trois cartouches pour terminer la partie.

Slang Meaning: In some contexts, a cartridge can mean a failure or a flop.

Slang Meaning Example: That movie was a real cartridge, I didn't like it.

Ce film était une vraie cartouche, je n'ai pas aimé.