French Conversation · Level 95
60 words
French word
cuve
Pronunciation
IPA/kyv/
Meaning
- feminine nountank
Example
La cuve du camion est vide.
The truck's tank is empty.
More examples
La cuve d'eau est pleine.
The water tank is full.
Core concept
A large liquid-holding chamber, like a vat or tank, used alone or built into equipment.
Common phrases
cuve d'eau
water tank
cuve à fioul
fuel tank
Similar words
réservoir: A container in a machine or vehicle that stores fuel or water for supply.
bac: A shallow container used to hold and handle items during work or washing.
Definition in French
Récipient, ouvert ou fermé, de grande capacité utilisé pour stocker ou traiter des liquides, aussi présent dans certains appareils ménagers.
Word origin
French cuve descends from Latin cupa through Old French, with its meaning developing from a tub or vat to a larger vessel for holding or treating liquids.
Usage tips
- Cuve is feminine, so standard forms include une cuve, la cuve, and cette cuve.
Other meanings
- vatnoun
Related words
- cuvettewashbasinnoun
- cuvéecuvéenoun
- cuverageverb