compartment in French
compartment in French is compartiment, terrasse — compartment means a separate section or space within a larger structure, especially a vehicle.
compartment in French
compartiment
terrasse
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What does "compartment" mean?
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noun A separate section or space within a larger structure, especially a vehicle.
"They stored their luggage in the overhead compartment."
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verb To divide something into separate sections.
"The old desk was compartmented into small drawers for pens and papers."
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compartment in a sentence
- They stored their luggage in the overhead compartment.
- The train had six compartments, each seating eight passengers.
- The old desk was compartmented into small drawers for pens and papers.
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What is "compartment" in French?
"compartment" in French is compartiment, terrasse. compartment means: A separate section or space within a larger structure, especially a vehicle.
How do you use "compartment" in a sentence?
Example: "They stored their luggage in the overhead compartment." In French, "compartment" is compartiment, terrasse.
Are there other ways to say "compartment" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "compartment": compartiment, terrasse.
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