sump in French
sump in French is bassin, fosse d'aisances, puisard — sump means a pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
sump in French
bassin
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
fosse d'aisances
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
puisard
A hollow or pit into which liquid drains, such as a cesspool, cesspit or sink.
siphon
A completely flooded cave passage, sometimes passable by diving.
carter d'huile
(automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
carter humide
(automotive) The crankcase or oil reservoir of an internal combustion engine.
puisard
What does "sump" mean?
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noun A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
"Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel."
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noun In a car engine, the reservoir at the bottom that holds the oil.
"The mechanic drained the oil from the sump before replacing the filter."
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sump in a sentence
- Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel.
- The mechanic drained the oil from the sump before replacing the filter.
- A cracked sump can leak oil all over the driveway.
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What is "sump" in French?
"sump" in French is bassin, fosse d'aisances, puisard. sump means: A pit or low point where liquid collects and drains away.
How do you use "sump" in a sentence?
Example: "Rainwater collects in the sump at the base of the tunnel." In French, "sump" is bassin, fosse d'aisances, puisard.
Are there other ways to say "sump" in French?
Yes — French has 6 translations listed for "sump": bassin, fosse d'aisances, puisard, siphon, carter d'huile, carter humide.
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