French word

seau

Pronunciation

IPA/so/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbucket

Example

Je remplis le seau d'eau.

I fill the bucket with water.

Illustration for seau (bucket)

More examples

Il a vidé le seau dans le jardin.

He emptied the bucket in the garden.

Core concept

A handled container used to carry water or other loose material.

Common phrases

  • seau plein

    full bucket

  • vider le seau

    empty the bucket

Similar words

sceau: A mark or device pressed onto documents or envelopes as proof.
bassine: A shallow, wide container for washing items or soaking clothes.

Definition in French

Récipient muni d'une anse, destiné à contenir et à transporter des liquides ou d'autres matières.

Word origin

French seau developed from Old French seel, which came from Latin situla, meaning a small bucket or vessel.

Usage tips

  • Seau is masculine, so the usual article is un seau, not une seau.

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