coffre

Definitions of coffre
  1. noun
    a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked
    synonyms: coffre-fort
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    types:
    caisse
    a strongbox for holding cash
    coffre-fort
    a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables
    caisse
    a cashbox with an adding machine to register transactions; used in shops to add up the bill
    type of:
    boîte, caisse
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
  2. noun
    a container; usually has a lid
    synonyms: bac, huche
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    types:
    poubelle
    a bin that holds rubbish until it is collected
    type of:
    container
    any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
  3. noun
    a fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables
    synonyms: coffre-fort
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    type of:
    coffre-fort
    a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked
  4. noun
    compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools
    synonyms: malle
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    type of:
    case, casier, compartiment
    a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area
  5. noun
    box with a lid; used for storage; usually large and sturdy
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    types:
    trousseau
    chest for storage of clothing (trousseau) and household goods in anticipation of marriage
    coffre de bord
    a sailor's storage chest for personal property
    boîte à outils, caisse à outils
    a box or chest or cabinet for holding hand tools
    type of:
    boîte, caisse
    a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
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