Language/French/Vocabulary/Meanings-of-the-Word-"bassin"
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"Bassin" is a word in French that has multiple meanings. Below are some of the different contexts in which it can be used:
| 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. |