Charbonnel (en. Charbonnel)

/ʃaʁ.bɔ.nɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
Related to coal.
Charcoal methods are essential in the industry.
Les méthodes charbonnelles sont essentielles dans l'industrie.
Of the color of coal.
The painting presents very interesting charcoal shades.
Le tableau présente des nuances charbonnelles très intéressantes.

Etymology

From the word 'charbon' with the suffix '-nel'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

earth charcoal
A type of coal used in manufacturing.
charbonnel de terre
charcoal filter
A device for air purification using charcoal.
filtre charbonnel
charcoal energy
Energy produced by the combustion of coal.
énergie charbonnelle

Related Words

coal
A black substance used as fuel.
charbon
coal mining
The act of extracting coal.
charbonnage
coalman
A person who works with coal.
charbonnier

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to something dark or dirty.
He did a charcoal job in that room.
Il a fait un boulot charbonnel dans cette pièce.
Refers to heavy or difficult work.
It's a real charcoal job to renovate this house.
C'est un vrai boulot charbonnel de rénover cette maison.