Watteville (en. Watteville)

/vatəvil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A type of technical device used in certain contexts.
The watteville is essential in the assembly of this product.
La watteville est indispensable dans l'assemblage de ce produit.
A technical installation with specific objectives.
Wattevilles are often used in laboratories.
Les wattevilles sont souvent utilisées dans les laboratoires.
A slang term to refer to a particular instrument.
It’s just a watteville, but it does the job very well.
Ce n'est qu'une watteville, mais elle fait très bien le travail.

Etymology

The word 'watteville' comes from a technical term, but the precise origin remains uncertain.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make a watteville
To use a specific device for a precise purpose.
faire une watteville
to be in the world of watteville
To specialize in a particular technical field.
être dans le monde de la watteville

Related Words

apparatus
Apparatus or machine used for specific functions.
appareil
device
A device designed for a particular use.
dispositif
tool
Instrument used to perform a task.
outil

Slang Meanings

A light synonym for a common tool.
Take your watteville to fix that.
Prends ta watteville pour réparer ça.
An informal expression to refer to a tool one does not like.
This watteville never works properly.
Cette watteville ne fonctionne jamais correctement.