Le panier
Example: J'ai mis les pommes dans le panier.
Definition
"Le panier" refers to a basket, typically used for carrying or storing items such as fruits, groceries, or other goods. In the example phrase, it means the container where apples are placed for easy transport or storage.
Etymology
The word "le panier" comes from Old French 'panier', which itself originates from the Late Latin 'panarium', meaning a bread basket. Did you know that the root 'pan-' relates to bread, highlighting the basket's original use for carrying bread?
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"Le panier" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A1) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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