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|'''Geographical or economic terms''': Examples include Bassin Aquitain, oceanographic basin, and employment basin. | |'''Geographical or economic terms''': Examples include Bassin Aquitain, oceanographic basin, and employment basin. | ||
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== Practice Phrases == | == Practice Phrases == | ||
Latest revision as of 16:18, 4 December 2023
"Bassin" is a word in French that has multiple meanings. Below are some of the different contexts in which it can be used:
Definitions[edit | edit source]
| No. | Meaning in French | Explanation in English |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bassin (anatomie) | Pelvis: Part of the human skeleton at the base of the trunk. |
| 2 | Bassin (A: Partie administrative française pour la gestion de l'eau) | A: French administrative area for water management: Example: Bassin Seine-Normandie. |
| Bassin (B: Région socio-économique de ressources spécifiques) | B: Socio-economic region of specific resources: Example: Bassin houiller du Nord (coal mines). | |
| 3 | Bassin (natation) | Swimming pool: In a swimming pool, there are sections like the shallow and deep end. |
| 4 | Bassin (médecine) | Basin (medicine): A receptacle used by bedridden patients to collect stool or urine. Example: Bring a basin for the patient. |
| 5 | Bassin (jardin) | Garden pond: A structure made of stone or plastic to retain water in a garden or park. Example: The Tuileries Garden basin in Paris. |
| 6 | Bassin (dans un port) | Harbour basin: A section of the harbor enclosed with hydraulic gates for boat repairs. |
| 7 | Bassin (Termes géographiques ou économiques de dénominations) | Geographical or economic terms: Examples include Bassin Aquitain, oceanographic basin, and employment basin. |
Practice Phrases[edit | edit source]
- J'ai mal au bassin après la course. - "My pelvis hurts after the run."
- Le bassin Seine-Normandie est crucial pour la gestion de l'eau. - "The Seine-Normandie basin is crucial for water management."
- Nous allons nager dans le grand bassin. - "We are going to swim in the large swimming pool."
- Le patient a besoin d'un bassin. - "The patient needs a basin."
- Le bassin du jardin est un habitat pour de nombreuses espèces. - "The garden pond is a habitat for many species."
- Les bateaux sont réparés dans le bassin du port. - "The boats are repaired in the harbour basin."
Quiz[edit | edit source]
1. Quel est le terme pour une région spécifique de ressources en France?
2. Comment appelle-t-on une structure d'eau dans un jardin?
3. Quel mot utilise-t-on pour désigner une partie du squelette située à la base du tronc?
Answers[edit | edit source]
1. Bassin (B: Région socio-économique de ressources spécifiques).
2. Bassin (jardin).
3. Bassin (anatomie).