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    Case (en. Case)

    /kɛs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An object used to contain or protect something.
    She bought a new case for her laptop.
    Elle a acheté une nouvelle case pour son ordinateur portable.
    A situation, a problem submitted for analysis.
    Each item in the survey must be examined carefully.
    Chaque case de l'enquête doit être examinée attentivement.
    A box or case to store items.
    He has a case for all his DIY tools.
    Il a une case pour tous ses outils de bricolage.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'casa' meaning 'house' or 'hut'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    special case
    A distinct situation or problem that merits special attention.
    case à part
    in the case of
    Concerning or regarding something specific.
    dans le cas de
    in all cases
    Taking into account all possibilities or options.
    à toutes les cases

    Related Words

    case
    A support for an object, often rigid, to protect it.
    étui
    box
    A container typically rigid used to store items.
    boîte
    chest
    A large container often used to store valuable goods.
    coffre

    Slang Meanings

    A complicated or messy situation.
    It's a mess, everything went wrong.
    C'est une case, tout a mal tourné.
    A place where illegal activities take place.
    He was seen in a dark place away from prying eyes.
    Il a été vu dans une case sombre loin des regards.
    A risky gamble.
    You have to be careful, it's not an easy situation.
    Il faut faire attention, ce n'est pas une case facile.