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    Cassa (en. Broken)

    /ka.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An automobile, often used in a familiar context.
    I bought a used junk car that works very well.
    J'ai acheté une cassa d'occasion qui fonctionne très bien.
    An old-school or cheap vehicle.
    Look at that junk car, it makes noise but it's fast!
    Regarde cette cassa, elle fait du bruit mais elle est rapide!
    A slang term for talking about a car that is very worn out.
    His junk car needs a lot of repairs.
    Sa cassa a besoin de beaucoup de réparations.

    Etymology

    Of uncertain origin, it may be a derivation of the term 'caisse'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    junk car
    Term used to designate a car in very bad condition.
    cassa à billes
    to make your junk car
    Preparing your vehicle for a long trip.
    faire sa cassa
    race car
    Car used for racing.
    cassa de course

    Related Words

    banger
    A familiar term for designating a car.
    bagnole
    car
    A four-wheeled vehicle to transport people.
    voiture
    auto
    Common abbreviation for automobile.
    auto

    Slang Meanings

    Represents a simple and inexpensive car.
    I prefer to drive my junk car than to pay for expensive parking.
    Je préfère conduire ma cassa que de payer un parking cher.
    Terms used by young people to designate a car and then a bad car.
    This junk car won't last long on the road.
    Cette cassa ne tiendra pas longtemps sur la route.
    Often refers to a car that attracts negative attention.
    Look at that junk car, it's so ugly!
    Regarde cette cassa, elle est tellement moche!