Compartiment (en. Compartment)

/kɔ̃.paʁ.ti.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Defined space within an object, often used for storage.

The compartment of my suitcase is very spacious.

Le compartiment de ma valise est très spacieux.

Separation or division within a set.

The compartment between the different sections of the wardrobe is well designed.

Le compartiment entre les différentes sections de l'armoire est bien pensé.

Area reserved for a particular use, such as in a train.

We found a quiet compartment on the train.

Nous avons trouvé un compartiment calme dans le train.

From the Latin 'compartire', meaning 'to share, divide'.

material compartment

Space intended for storing tools or materials.

compartiment matériel

luggage compartment

Area designated for storing luggage in a vehicle.

compartiment à bagages

secret compartment

Hidden space for concealing objects.

compartiment secret

department

A sector or division of an organization or space.

département

compartmentalization

The action of compartmentalizing, organizing into compartments.

compartimentage

division

The act of dividing a space or a whole into distinct parts.

division

State of confinement or enclosure.

Feeling like you are in a compartment when you are being too watched.

Se sentir dans un compartiment quand on est trop surveillé.

A place reserved for friends or close ones.

Come into the compartment, it’s nicer here.

Rentrez dans le compartiment, c'est plus sympa ici.