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    Cuvier (en. Vat room)

    /ky.vje/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A container, often made of wood or metal, used to store liquids, notably wine.
    The winemaker's cuvier is filled with fermented grapes.
    Le cuvier du vigneron est rempli de raisins fermentés.
    In the context of distillation, it refers to a container for fermentation.
    They need a larger cuvier for this harvest.
    Ils ont besoin d'un cuvier plus grand pour cette récolte.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'cūvia', which means container.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a full cuvier
    To be extremely busy or overwhelmed by events.
    avoir un cuvier plein
    to ferment in the cuvier
    An ongoing process of transformation.
    fermenter dans le cuvier
    to fill the cuvier
    To add elements to an ongoing project or task.
    remplir le cuvier

    Related Words

    tank
    A large container used for fermentation or storage.
    cuve
    barrel
    A cylindrical wooden container for storing liquids.
    fût
    wine
    An alcoholic beverage obtained through the fermentation of grapes.
    vin

    Slang Meanings

    To be in a difficult situation.
    After what he said, he is really in the cuvier.
    Après ce qu'il a dit, il est vraiment dans le cuvier.
    To have a lot of work.
    With this project, I will be in the cuvier for at least a week.
    Avec ce projet, je vais être dans le cuvier pendant au moins une semaine.