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    Citerne (en. Tank)

    /si.tɛʁn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large reservoir used to store water.
    The garden cistern is full of rainwater.
    La citerne du jardin est pleine d'eau de pluie.
    A compartment in a building for the collection of wastewater.
    Underground cisterns are essential for water management.
    Les citernes souterraines sont essentielles pour la gestion de l'eau.
    A reservoir used in industrial facilities.
    The factory cisterns contain hazardous chemicals.
    Les citernes de l'usine contiennent des produits chimiques dangereux.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cisterna', meaning reservoir.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have water in the cistern
    To be ready or in good condition.
    avoir de l'eau dans la citerne
    to fill the cistern
    To supply with necessary resources.
    remplir la citerne

    Related Words

    reservoir
    A container for storing a liquid.
    réservoir
    tank
    A large receptacle for holding liquids.
    cuve
    basin
    A vessel for receiving or holding things.
    bac

    Slang Meanings

    Cistern for beer
    After the party, the cistern was completely empty.
    Après la fête, la citerne était complètement vide.
    Cistern for wine
    He has a cistern that holds his wine collection.
    Il a une citerne qui contient sa collection de vins.