French word

benne

Pronunciation

IPA/bɛn/

Meaning

  • feminine noundumpster

Example

La benne à ordures arrive demain.

The dumpster arrives tomorrow.

Illustration for benne (dumpster)

More examples

On a installé une benne de tri près de la mairie.

They installed a waste-sorting dumpster near city hall.

Core concept

An open, mobile container carried by a vehicle and tipped to empty waste or rubble.

Common phrases

  • benne à ordures

    garbage dumpster

  • benne de tri

    waste-sorting dumpster

  • jeter dans la benne

    throw into the dumpster

Similar words

poubelle: A small, portable rubbish bin for household or outdoor use.
conteneur: A large box-shaped container for storing waste or recyclables in streets or at businesses.
déchetterie: A public facility where residents dispose of unwanted items and bulky waste.

Definition in French

Conteneur mobile et ouvert, conçu pour stocker temporairement des déchets ou des gravats et être vidé par basculement.

Word origin

French benne comes from Middle French benne, meaning a large container, while the word's deeper origin remains uncertain.

Usage tips

  • Benne is feminine, so standard forms include une benne and la benne à ordures.

Other meanings

  • dump truck bednoun
  • bucketnoun

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