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    Tiroirs (en. Drawers)

    /tiʁwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Storage spaces that can be opened and closed.
    I stored all my documents in the drawers of my desk.
    J'ai rangé tous mes documents dans les tiroirs de mon bureau.
    Compartments of a piece of furniture, most often intended to hold clothes or other items.
    The drawers of my dresser are full of clothes.
    Les tiroirs de ma commode sont pleins de vêtements.
    A storage system that can be pulled out and pushed in.
    Make sure to close the drawers properly after using them.
    Assurez-vous de bien fermer les tiroirs après les avoir utilisés.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'tirer' which means 'to pull something towards oneself'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to look in the drawers
    To search or rummage through the drawers.
    aller chercher dans les tiroirs
    to pull the drawers
    To open the drawers to see what they contain.
    tirer les tiroirs
    the drawers of memory
    Referring to the memories and thoughts that one keeps in mind.
    les tiroirs de la mémoire

    Related Words

    desk
    A piece of furniture used for working, often equipped with drawers.
    bureau
    dresser
    A storage piece of furniture with multiple drawers.
    commode
    storage
    The action of organizing or arranging objects.
    rangement

    Slang Meanings

    To draw lots or choose randomly.
    We will have to draw lots to decide who will speak first.
    On va devoir tiroiriser pour décider qui va parler en premier.
    To meddle in what does not concern us.
    Stop messing around in my stuff; it's none of your business!
    Arrête de tiroiriser dans mes affaires, ça ne te concerne pas !