French Conversation · Level 162
30 words
French word
compartiment
Pronunciation
IPA/kɔ̃paʁtimɑ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounsection
Example
Le parc est divisé en plusieurs compartiments.
The park is divided into several separate sections.
More examples
La valise rentre dans le compartiment sous le siège.
The suitcase fits in the compartment under the seat.
Core concept
A larger whole split into a self-contained section for people or objects.
Common phrases
compartiment sous le siège
compartment under the seat
compartiment pour bagages
compartment for luggage
Similar words
poche: A pouch-shaped part of clothing or a bag for holding a hand or small objects.
tiroir: A pull-out box used to store and access belongings.
casier: A small compartment in furniture or shelving for keeping items separate.
Definition in French
Espace cloisonné à l'intérieur d'un volume plus grand, destiné à contenir des objets ou des personnes.
Word origin
French compartiment came through Italian compartimento from Latin compartiri, meaning "to divide into parts".
Usage tips
- Compartiment is masculine, so the standard article is un, as in un compartiment de train.
Other meanings
- compartmentnoun