coffre-fort

Definitions of coffre-fort
  1. noun
    a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked
    synonyms: coffre
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    types:
    caisse
    a strongbox for holding cash
    coffre
    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 fireproof metal strongbox (usually in a bank) for storing valuables
    synonyms: coffre
    see moresee less
    type of:
    coffre
    a strongly made box for holding money or valuables; can be locked
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