en boîte

en boîte
An adjective phrase is a group of words used to describe a noun (e.g., rouge foncé).
adjective phrase
a. canned (metallic container)
Je préfère les haricots verts surgelés aux haricots verts en boîte.I prefer frozen string beans to canned string beans.
b. boxed (plastic-coated carton)
Pauline adore cette marque de soupe en boîte.Pauline loves this brand of boxed soup.
c. tinned (metallic container)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Ce thon en boîte est idéal pour les sandwichs.This tinned tuna is great for sandwiches.
d. in a can (metallic container)
Vous pouvez acheter du lait de coco en boîte au supermarché.You can buy coconut milk in a can at the supermarket.
e. in a box (plastic-coated carton)
Ce jus de pomme en boîte sera parfait pour le pique-nique.This apple juice in a box will be perfect for the picnic.
f. in a tin (metallic container)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Pourquoi as-tu acheté des asperges en boîte alors que les asperges fraîches sont en promo cette semaine ?Why did you buy asparagus in a tin when fresh asparagus is on offer this week?
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