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    Keller (en. Shell)

    /kɛlɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A room or space in the basement, often used for storing wine or objects.
    He has a collection of bottles in his keller.
    Il a une collection de bouteilles dans son keller.
    A bomb shelter or underground refuge.
    They took refuge in the keller during the storm.
    Ils se sont réfugiés dans le keller pendant la tempête.

    Etymology

    From the German term 'Keller' meaning 'cellar' or 'basement'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be in the keller
    To be in a difficult or embarrassing situation.
    être dans le keller
    to do the keller
    To stay away from others, to be introverted.
    faire le keller

    Related Words

    cellar
    An underground chamber that can be natural or artificial.
    cave
    basement
    A building level located below ground level, often used for storage.
    sous-sol
    warehouse
    A large building for storing goods.
    entrepôt

    Slang Meanings

    A place where valuable things are hidden.
    I keep my precious stuff in my keller.
    Je garde mes trucs précieux dans mon keller.
    A secret gathering place.
    We meet in the keller to discuss our projects.
    On se retrouve dans le keller pour discuter de nos projets.