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    Flacons (en. Bottles)

    /fla.kɔ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Small container, often conical in shape with a narrow neck, used for pouring liquids.
    She bought flasks for her essential oils.
    Elle a acheté des flacons pour ses huiles essentielles.
    Perfume bottle.
    He gave her a perfume bottle for her birthday.
    Il lui a offert un flacon de parfum pour son anniversaire.
    Sample bottle.
    The laboratory sent sample flasks to the researchers.
    Le laboratoire a envoyé des flacons d'échantillons aux chercheurs.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'flacon', which comes from Old French, a diminutive of 'flac', slang for 'flask'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    perfume bottle
    Specific container for holding perfume.
    flacon de parfum
    sample bottle
    Small container used for sending samples.
    flacon d'échantillon

    Related Words

    bottle
    Container generally cylindrical in shape, used for holding liquids.
    bouteille
    vase
    Container typically used for holding flowers or plants.
    vase

    Slang Meanings

    Flask as a container for illicit substances.
    He hides his product in a flask to avoid getting caught.
    Il cache son produit dans un flacon pour ne pas se faire attraper.