canteen in French
canteen in French is cantine, cafétéria, cafèt’ — canteen means a small, often flask-shaped container for carrying drinking water, especially used by soldiers or campers.
canteen in French
cantine
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
cafétéria
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
cafèt’
A small cafeteria or snack bar, especially one in a military establishment, school, or place of work.
gourde
A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.
bidon
A water bottle, flask, or other vessel, typically used by a soldier or camper as a bottle for carrying water or liquor for drink.
What does "canteen" mean?
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noun A small, often flask-shaped container for carrying drinking water, especially used by soldiers or campers.
"He filled his canteen at the stream before continuing the hike."
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noun A cafeteria or snack bar, especially at a school, workplace, or military base.
"Workers grabbed lunch at the factory canteen."
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canteen in a sentence
- He filled his canteen at the stream before continuing the hike.
- Workers grabbed lunch at the factory canteen.
- The school canteen served pizza on Fridays.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "canteen" in French?
"canteen" in French is cantine, cafétéria, cafèt’. canteen means: A small, often flask-shaped container for carrying drinking water, especially used by soldiers or campers.
How do you use "canteen" in a sentence?
Example: "He filled his canteen at the stream before continuing the hike." In French, "canteen" is cantine, cafétéria, cafèt’.
Are there other ways to say "canteen" in French?
Yes — French has 5 translations listed for "canteen": cantine, cafétéria, cafèt’, gourde, bidon.
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