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    Tabatière (en. Snuffbox)

    /tabatjɛʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A small box used to store tobacco.
    He took out his snuff box to offer some tobacco.
    Il a sorti sa tabatière pour offrir un peu de tabac.
    Smoking accessory, often decorated.
    His silver snuff box was a family heirloom.
    Sa tabatière en argent était un héritage familial.
    Sometimes refers to a pillbox or a box for other small items.
    She uses an old snuff box to store her jewelry.
    Elle utilise une ancienne tabatière pour ranger ses bijoux.

    Etymology

    From the word 'tabac', related to the use of storing tobacco.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act cautiously
    To act cautiously to avoid making a mistake.
    faire sa tabatière
    travel snuff box
    Small snuff box designed for easy transport.
    tabatière de voyage
    tobacco box
    Specifically designed for smoking tobacco.
    tabatière à tabac

    Related Words

    tobacco
    Plant used to make products like cigarettes.
    tabac
    smoke
    What is inhaled when consuming tobacco.
    fumée
    smoker
    Person who smokes tobacco.
    fumeur

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person nostalgic for a past time.
    Ever since he discovered vaping, he's become a real snuff box.
    Depuis qu'il a découvert la vapeur, il est devenu une vraie tabatière.
    Affectionate term to refer to an old estate.
    Look at that snuff box, it has seen some things!
    Regarde cette tabatière, elle a vu des choses !