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    Seau (en. Bucket)

    /so/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A cylindrical container, often equipped with a handle, used to carry or contain liquids.
    He filled the bucket with water to water the garden.
    Il a rempli le seau d'eau pour arroser le jardin.
    In the maritime field, a bucket can refer to a device used to draw water.
    The sailor used the bucket to empty the water from the boat.
    Le marin utilisait le seau pour vider l'eau de la barque.
    In cooking, a bucket can hold ingredients or preparations.
    She put the cake batter in a bucket to transport it.
    Elle a mis la pâte à gâteau dans un seau pour la transporter.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'saccus', which means 'sack' or 'bag'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To be exhausted, tired.
    To be exhausted, tired.
    avoir le seau
    Bucket of water
    A container for transporting water.
    seau d'eau
    Rain bucket
    A vessel intended to collect rainwater.
    seau de pluie

    Related Words

    Coal bucket
    A container used to transport coal.
    seau à charbon
    Ice bucket
    A container designed to hold ice for drinks.
    seau à glace
    Garden bucket
    A type of bucket often used in gardening.
    seau de jardin

    Slang Meanings

    A big mistake or foolishness.
    He said a true bucket when he forgot his birthday.
    Il a dit une vraie seau quand il a oublié son anniversaire.
    A large amount of money, often spent recklessly.
    He spent a bucket of money on his new car.
    Il a dépensé un seau d'argent pour sa nouvelle voiture.