casse

la casse
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
feminine noun
a. junkyard
Après l'accident, la voiture a été envoyée à la casse.After the accident, the car was sent to the junkyard.
b. scrapyard
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
(United Kingdom)
Le mécanicien est allé à la casse pour trouver des pièces détachées.The mechanic went to the scrapyard to find spare parts.
a. damage
Il y a eu de la casse pendant le déménagement.There was some damage during the move.
b. breakage
Manipulez les cartons avec précaution pour éviter la casse.Handle boxes with care to avoid breakage.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
3.
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
(slang)
(burglary)
a. heist
Les voleurs ont visé une bijouterie et ont réussi le casse du siècle !The thieves targeted a jewelry store and pulled off the heist of the century!
b. robbery
Les malfaiteurs ont préparé le casse pendant des mois.The criminals had been planning the robbery for months.
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