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    Labordette (en. Laborette)

    /la.bɔʁ.dɛt/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Small depression in the ground, often caused by leveling errors.
    He fell into a labordette while crossing the field.
    Il a chuté dans une labordette en traversant le champ.
    Hole or ditch that may pose a danger.
    Watch out for labordettes on the path, they can cause falls.
    Attention aux labordettes sur le chemin, elles peuvent causer des chutes.

    Etymology

    The term probably comes from Old French where 'labo' means 'place' and 'dette' refers to a small depression.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have a labordette
    To be in a delicate or difficult situation.
    avoir une labordette
    to fall into a labordette
    To encounter an unexpected problem.
    tomber dans une labordette
    to make a labordette
    To create a small obstacle on a path.
    faire une labordette

    Related Words

    elevation change
    Variation in level in the terrain.
    dénivelé
    ditch
    Crevice or hole often filled with water.
    fossé
    hollow
    Empty space or depression in a surface.
    creux

    Slang Meanings

    To find oneself in a predicament.
    He got himself into a labordette with that decision.
    Il s'est mis dans une labordette avec cette décision.
    To be stuck in a difficult situation.
    She's in a financial labordette this month.
    Elle est dans une labordette financière pour ce mois-ci.