Charbon (en. Coal)

/ʃaʁbɔ̃/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Black matter, mainly composed of carbon, used as a source of heat.

Charcoal is used to power power plants.

Le charbon est utilisé pour alimenter les centrales électriques.

Residue from the combustion of certain organic materials.

After the barbecue, there is always charcoal left.

Après le barbecue, il reste toujours du charbon.

Mineral product extracted in the form of deposits.

The coal mine provides employment in the area.

La mine de charbon fournit de l'emploi dans la région.

From the Latin 'carbo', which means 'charcoal'.

to have troubles

To be in trouble or experiencing difficulties.

avoir du charbon

charcoal for grilling

Type of charcoal used for barbecuing.

charbon de bois

activated charcoal

Form of charcoal used to filter impurities.

charbon actif

coal mining

Extraction of coal.

charbonnage

coal merchant

Person working in the coal industry.

charbonnier

coal merchant (adj)

Pertaining to coal.

charbonnier (adj)

Money (in certain contexts).

I need money to pay my bills.

J'ai besoin de charbon pour payer mes factures.

Difficulty or problem to solve.

This situation is tough.

C'est du charbon cette situation.