Le tiroir
Example: Le tiroir de mon bureau est plein de papiers.
Definition
"Le tiroir" refers to a drawer, a box-shaped storage compartment built into furniture such as desks or cabinets, used for keeping items like papers, utensils, or clothes organized and out of sight.
Etymology
The word "le tiroir" comes from the Old French verb 'tirer,' meaning 'to pull,' combined with the suffix '-oir,' indicating a tool or device. This reflects how a drawer is pulled out to access its contents. Did you know that this word literally means 'something pulled'?
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"Le tiroir" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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