poubelle
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la poubelle
A feminine noun is used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la dame, la lune).
1. (container)
a. trash can (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
J'ai jeté la tasse cassée dans la poubelle.I tossed the broken mug into the trash can.
b. garbage can (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Peux-tu mettre ça à la poubelle, s'il te plaît ?Can you put that in the garbage can, please?
c. dustbin (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
N'oublie pas de vider la poubelle avant de partir.Don't forget to empty the dustbin before you leave.
2. (computing)
a. recycle bin
Si tu vides la poubelle, tous les fichiers seront supprimés.If you empty the recycle bin, all the files will be deleted.
3. (figurative) (dirty and messy location)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. dump (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
Cette voiture est une vraie poubelle ! Un nettoyage complet s'impose.This car is a real dump! It needs a thorough cleaning.
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