Tins (en. Tins)

/tɛ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Metal box used to store food.

I opened a tin of peas.

J'ai ouvert une tin de petits pois.

A container that is often decorative, used for storage.

She collected old tins.

Elle a collectionné des tins anciennes.

The word 'tins' comes from the English 'tin', which means tin, the metal these boxes are often made of.

open a tin

to access its contents.

ouvrir une tin

store in a tin

keep food safe.

conserver dans une tin

tin

Larger container, often made of metal, used for storing liquids.

fut

can

Metal container mainly used for beverages, often made of aluminum.

canette

Young people referring to canned goods.

He just took a tin for dinner.

Il a juste pris une tin pour le dîner.