Vanel (en. Vanel)

/vanɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A small container, often made of glass, used for storing liquid substances.
He bought a vial to store his perfume.
Il a acheté un vanel pour ranger son parfum.
A vial used in pharmacy to contain medications.
The doctor prescribed him a vial of syrup.
Le médecin lui a prescrit un vanel de sirop.
A container for laboratory samples.
The biologist filled a vial with a blood sample.
Le biologiste a rempli un vanel avec un échantillon de sang.

Etymology

The word 'vanel' comes from the old French 'vaniel', which means small container or vial.

Common Phrases and Expressions

perfume vial
A small vial designed to hold perfumes.
vanel à parfum
laboratory vial
A vial used for scientific samples.
vanel de laboratoire
fill a vial
The action of putting liquid into a vial.
remplir un vanel

Related Words

vial
A container, most often made of glass, used to hold liquids.
flacon
bottle
A larger container, often made of plastic or glass, used for beverages.
bouteille
vessel
General term for a container or vessel.
vessel

Slang Meanings

Vial used informally for illegal substances.
He used a vial to transport his product.
Il a utilisé un vanel pour transporter son produit.
Pejorative term for a poorly designed vial.
This vial is so fragile that it breaks easily.
Ce vanel est tellement fragile qu'il se casse facilement.