basin in French
basin in French is lavabo, bassine, cuvette — basin means a wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
basin in French
lavabo
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
bassine
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
cuvette
A wide bowl for washing, sometimes affixed to a wall.
bassin
What does "basin" mean?
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noun A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
"He rinsed the paintbrush in the basin before drying it."
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noun An area of land drained by a river and its tributaries.
"Heavy rain upstream raised water levels across the whole basin."
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noun A natural or artificial hollow that holds water.
"The stream filled a rocky basin, making a perfect swimming spot."
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basin in a sentence
- He rinsed the paintbrush in the basin before drying it.
- The hotel bathroom had a marble basin with two gleaming taps.
- Heavy rain upstream raised water levels across the whole basin.
- Scientists are mapping the plants growing across the entire river basin.
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What is "basin" in French?
"basin" in French is lavabo, bassine, cuvette. basin means: A wide, shallow bowl or fixed sink used for washing.
How do you use "basin" in a sentence?
Example: "He rinsed the paintbrush in the basin before drying it." In French, "basin" is lavabo, bassine, cuvette.
Are there other ways to say "basin" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "basin": lavabo, bassine, cuvette, bassin.
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