box

• Nom désignant un conteneur, généralement à côtés plats et à couvercle, utilisé pour ranger, stocker ou transporter des objets ; peut aussi désigner une case à cocher ou un compartiment.

A noun referring to a container, typically with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or transporting items.

1. A1formal

   A rigid container with flat sides and a lid, used for storing or transporting items.

   boîte

   • She put the books in a cardboard box.
   • The delivery arrived in a large wooden box.
   • He opened the box to find a gift inside.

   Synonymescartoncasechestcoffercontainercratepacktrunk

2. Square or rectangleA2formal

   A square or rectangular shape or area.

   Forme carrée ou rectangulaire

   • Draw a box around the answer.
   • The form has a box for your signature.
   • Check the box next to your preferred option.

   Synonymesrectanglesquare

3. B1informal

   Informal term for a television set.

   Téléviseur (familier)

   • What's on the box tonight?
   • He spends too much time in front of the box.
   • Turn off the box and come to dinner.

   Synonymesboob tubeidiot boxscreentelevisiontellytube

4. Penalty areaB2formalsport

   A marked area on a soccer field where certain fouls result in a penalty kick.

   Surface de réparation

   • The foul occurred inside the box.
   • The striker was brought down in the box.
   • The referee pointed to the penalty spot in the box.

   Synonymesareapenalty box

• Verbe désignant l'action de combattre à coups de poing, notamment comme sport, ou de mettre quelque chose dans un conteneur ou une boîte.

A verb used to indicate the act of fighting with fists as a sport, or placing something into a container.

1. Fight with fistsB1formalsport

   To fight someone as a sport, using fists and wearing gloves.

   Boxer (sport de combat)

   • He has been boxing since he was a teenager.
   • They boxed each other in the championship match.
   • She boxes professionally in the lightweight division.

   Synonymesspar

2. Put in a containerA2formal

   To put something into a box or container.

   Mettre en boîte

   • Please box the items carefully before shipping.
   • She boxed all the books for the move.
   • The factory workers box the products for distribution.

   Synonymescasecrateencasepackpackage

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