Paniers (en. Baskets)
/pa.nje/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishFrench
noun
A woven container, generally used for transport or storage.
I filled the basket with fresh fruit.
J'ai rempli le panier de fruits frais.
A set of products purchased, especially in retail.
We filled our baskets at the market.
Nous avons rempli nos paniers au marché.
Basketball hoop, where the ball must be thrown.
He scored a point by throwing the ball into the hoop.
Il a marqué un point en lançant le ballon dans le panier.
Etymology
From the French 'panier', deriving from the Latin 'panarium' which means 'basket'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to put all one's eggs in one basket
To risk everything on a single option.
mettre tous ses œufs dans le même panier
gift basket
An assortment of food products presented in a basket.
panier garni
Related Words
fruit basket
A basket containing various fruits.
panier de fruits
basketball hoop
A goal in the game of basketball.
panier de basket
Slang Meanings
To have a full basket
After the sales, I had a basket full of clothes.
Après les soldes, j'avais le panier plein de vêtements.
To be in the same boat
All team members are in the same boat for the project.
Tous les membres de l'équipe sont dans le même panier pour le projet.