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    Hangar (en. Shed)

    /ɑ̃ɡaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A generally large and open building, used for the storage of vehicles or equipment.
    The hangar houses several fighter jets.
    Le hangar abrite plusieurs avions de chasse.
    A space where goods or materials are stored.
    The goods are stacked in the hangar.
    Les marchandises sont empilées dans le hangar.
    A shelter for boats.
    The boat hangar is filled with canoes.
    Le hangar à bateaux est rempli de canoës.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'hangar', related to construction terms.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    aircraft hangar
    Specific shelter for aircraft.
    hangar à avions
    storage hangar
    Building used to store goods.
    hangar de stockage

    Related Words

    shelter
    Structure that offers protection against the elements.
    abri
    storage
    Storage or preservation of objects or goods.
    entreposage

    Slang Meanings

    In aeronautical vocabulary, used to refer to a gathering place for pilots.
    We meet at the hangar after the flight.
    On se retrouve au hangar après le vol.