German word

Tresor

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁeˈzoːɐ̯/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsafe

Example

Im Keller stehen mehrere Tresore.

There are several safes in the basement.

Illustration for Tresor (safe)

More examples

Die Firma bewahrt vertrauliche Unterlagen im Tresor auf.

The company keeps confidential documents in the safe.

Core concept

A heavy lockable metal box in a basement protects valuables from theft.

Common phrases

  • im Tresor aufbewahren

    keep in the safe

  • den Tresor öffnen

    open the safe

Similar words

Safe: A safe, often described in casual or advertising language, that locks with a key or code.
Schließfach: A small personal locker at places such as stations or schools, secured by a key or number.

Definition in German

Verschließbarer, meist aus Metall gefertigter Behälter zur sicheren Aufbewahrung von Wertsachen.

Word origin

German Tresor is borrowed from French trésor, ultimately from Latin thesaurus, meaning treasure.

Usage tips

  • Tresor is masculine, with the forms der Tresor and mehrere Tresore.

Related words

  • Tresorkombinationsafe combinationnoun
  • Tresorraumstrongroomnoun

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