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    Corbeille (en. Basket)

    kɔʁ.bɛj

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Receptacle generally flared in shape, used to hold objects.
    She placed the flowers in a basket.
    Elle a placé les fleurs dans une corbeille.
    Waste bin or container for garbage.
    Don't forget to throw the papers in the bin.
    N'oublie pas de jeter les papiers dans la corbeille.
    A collection of products or items presented in a basket.
    A fruit basket was given as a gift.
    On a offert une corbeille de fruits en cadeau.
    Study basket, a grouping of information.
    The research basket contains many resources.
    La corbeille de recherches contient de nombreuses ressources.

    Etymology

    The word 'corbeille' comes from the Latin 'corbis', which means basket.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Wastebasket
    Bin intended for collecting used paper.
    corbeille à papier
    Fruit basket
    Basket containing fruits.
    corbeille de fruits
    To toss in the bin
    To throw something away, often casually.
    mettre à la corbeille

    Related Words

    Wicker basket
    Basket made of wicker, often used to hold objects.
    corbeille en osier
    Hanging basket
    Hanging basket, often used for decoration.
    corbeille suspendue
    Wedding basket
    Assortment of items or gifts offered at a wedding.
    corbeille de mariage

    Slang Meanings

    Wastebasket
    I have ideas that I'm going to throw in the bin.
    J'ai des idées que je vais balancer à la corbeille.
    Cheese basket
    It feels like we have a cheese basket in the fridge.
    On a l'impression d'avoir une corbeille de fromage dans le frigo.