French word

arrosoir

Pronunciation

IPA/aʁozwaʁ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounwatering can

Example

Peux-tu remplir l'arrosoir d'eau ?

Can you fill the watering can with water?

Illustration for arrosoir (watering can)

More examples

L'arrosoir en métal est plus lourd mais résistant.

The metal watering can is heavier but sturdy.

Core concept

A hand-held can with a handle and a narrow spout that directs water onto plants.

Common phrases

  • arroser avec un arrosoir

    water using a watering can

  • un arrosoir en métal

    a metal watering can

  • un arrosoir d'intérieur

    an indoor watering can

Similar words

seau: A round handled container for carrying or drawing water.
robinet: A device connected to plumbing that starts and stops the flow of water.
pot: A round container filled with soil for growing plants.

Definition in French

Ustensile portatif, muni d'une anse et d'un bec verseur, employé pour distribuer de l'eau aux plantes.

Word origin

French arrosoir is formed from arroser, meaning to water, with the instrument-forming suffix -oir.

Usage tips

  • Arrosoir is masculine, so the usual form is un arrosoir, and its plural is des arrosoirs.

Related words

  • arroserwaterverb
  • arrosagewateringnoun
  • arroseursprinklernoun

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