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    Réservoir (en. Reservoir)

    /ʁe.ze.vwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Vessel intended to hold a liquid.
    The car's gas tank is full.
    Le réservoir d'essence de la voiture est plein.
    Area or place that serves as a reserve.
    The region is a reservoir of biodiversity.
    La région est un réservoir de biodiversité.
    Installation allowing the storage of water or hydrocarbons.
    The drinking water reservoir is being cleaned.
    Le réservoir d'eau potable est en cours de nettoyage.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'reservoir', which means 'to hold back'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Water reservoir
    Installation that stores water.
    réservoir d'eau
    Gas reservoir
    Container used to store gases.
    réservoir de gaz
    Storage reservoir
    Space used to accumulate materials.
    réservoir de stockage

    Related Words

    Reserve
    Stock intended for future use.
    réserve
    Tank
    Vessel for the storage of liquids.
    citerne
    Accumulator
    Device that stores energy or resources.
    accumulateur

    Slang Meanings

    In everyday language, refers to a source or means of supply.
    This project is a reservoir of innovative ideas.
    Ce projet est un réservoir d'idées innovantes.