lavabo
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le lavabo
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. bathroom sink (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Le lavabo est bouché. Est-ce qu'il faut appeler un plombier ?The bathroom sink is clogged. Do we need to call a plumber?
b. sink (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Léo, le savon liquide est juste au-dessus du lavabo.Léo, the liquid soap is right above the sink.
c. washbasin (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Ce lavabo est assez moderne, non ?This washbasin is quite modern, isn't it?
d. washstand (old-fashioned) (United States)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another time (e.g., cat, groovy).
Regionalism used in the United States.
Nous avons remplacé le lavabo de la salle de bain l’année dernière.We replaced the washstand in our bathroom last year.
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