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    Caves (en. Cellars)

    /kav/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An underground place that can serve to store things.
    Wine cellars preserve bottles under ideal conditions.
    Les caves à vin préservent les bouteilles dans des conditions idéales.
    Space used for mushroom cultivation.
    Mushroom cellars are kept at high humidity.
    Les caves de champignons sont maintenues à une humidité élevée.
    A place usually used for storage.
    The building's cellar is used to store bicycles.
    La cave de l'immeuble est utilisée pour stocker des vélos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cāvus', meaning 'hollow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    wine cellar
    A place specially designed to store wine.
    cave à vin
    to go down to the cellar
    To go to an underground space to get something.
    descendre à la cave
    to stock up in the cellar
    To store food or drinks in an underground space.
    faire des provisions dans la cave

    Related Words

    cavern
    Natural caves larger than cellars.
    caverne
    tunnel
    Underground passage used for transportation.
    tunnel
    underground
    All that takes place underground.
    soutterrains

    Slang Meanings

    Beer cellar used as a meeting place.
    We meet in the cellar to watch the game.
    On se retrouve à la cave pour regarder le match.
    To feel depressed or sad.
    He has been in his cellar since he lost his job.
    Il est dans sa cave depuis qu'il a perdu son emploi.