English–French

“drawer” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/tiʁwaʁ/

Example

Où est le tiroir ?

Where is the drawer?

Illustration for tiroir (drawer)

How to say “drawer” in French

“Drawer” in French is tiroir.

A movable compartment in a piece of furniture, opened by drawing it toward the body.

Full entry for tiroir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with tiroir

Je dois fermer le tiroir avant de partir.

I have to close the drawer before leaving.

Tips for using tiroir

  • Mettre quelque chose dans un tiroir can also mean putting a plan or matter on hold, so context determines whether the meaning is literal.

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