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la casse
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
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 (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the 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 masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
3. (slang) (burglary)
A very informal word or phrase used by a particular group or community as a substitute for standard language (e.g., joint, john).
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