Cuvette (en. Bowl)

/ky.vɛt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Vessel or concave container used to collect liquids.

She poured the water into the basin.

Elle a versé l'eau dans la cuvette.

Part of a sink or toilet bowl.

The toilet bowl needs to be cleaned regularly.

La cuvette des toilettes doit être nettoyée régulièrement.

Depression in the ground, often filled with water.

A natural basin formed after the rain.

Une cuvette naturelle s'est formée après la pluie.

From Latin 'cupa', meaning 'box' or 'vessel'.

wash basin

Container used for washing objects.

cuvette de lavage

sample cell

Container for taking a liquid sample.

cuvette d'échantillon

drainage basin

Area where water flows.

cuvette de drainage

tank

Large container for holding liquids.

cuve

basin

Vast basin filled with water, usually naturally shaped.

bassin

container

Object meant to hold substances.

récipient

Refers to a situation or task that is thankless.

This project is a real drag!

Ce projet, c'est une vraie cuvette!

Sometimes used to refer to toilets humorously.

Go take a trip to the loo!

Va faire un tour à la cuvette!