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    Corbeilles (en. Baskets)

    kɔʁ.bɛj

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A vessel used to collect or contain objects.
    She placed the fruits in a basket on the table.
    Elle a placé les fruits dans une corbeille sur la table.
    A set of documents presented in the same medium.
    He sorted the mail into several baskets.
    Il a trié les courriers dans plusieurs corbeilles.
    Wastebasket, used to dispose of paper waste.
    Don't forget to empty the wastebasket in your office.
    N'oublie pas de vider la corbeille à papier de ton bureau.

    Etymology

    Derived from the old French word 'corbeille', which means small basket.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    fruit basket
    A container for fruits.
    corbeille de fruits
    wastebasket
    A receptacle for paper waste.
    corbeille à papier
    task basket
    A place where one puts tasks to be done.
    corbeille des taches

    Related Words

    laundry basket
    A receptacle for collecting laundry to be washed.
    corbeille à linge
    wicker basket
    Basket made of wicker.
    corbeille d'osier

    Slang Meanings

    To get rid of something quickly.
    He got rid of his old clothes.
    Il a corbeillé ses vieux vêtements.
    To clean up.
    She cleaned up the whole house before the visit.
    Elle a corbeillé toute la maison avant la visite.