pigeonhole in French
pigeonhole in French is cataloguer, ranger dans une case — pigeonhole means one of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
pigeonhole in French
cataloguer
To place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes unjustified assumptions or which is restrictive; to categorize, to classify, to label.
ranger dans une case
To place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes unjustified assumptions or which is restrictive; to categorize, to classify, to label.
What does "pigeonhole" mean?
- noun One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
- noun A hole or opening in a door or wall for a pigeon to pass through.
- noun One of an array of open compartments in a desk, set of shelves, etc., used for sorting or storing letters, papers, or other items.
- noun One of an array of open compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
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What is "pigeonhole" in French?
"pigeonhole" in French is cataloguer, ranger dans une case. pigeonhole means: One of an array of open compartments for housing pigeons in a dovecote or pigeon loft.
Are there other ways to say "pigeonhole" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "pigeonhole": cataloguer, ranger dans une case.
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