sump in French
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
(nautical) The pit at the lowest point in a circulating or drainage system (FM 55-501).