commode

• Nom désignant soit un appareil sanitaire pour déféquer et uriner, soit un meuble haut et élégant à tiroirs pour ranger des objets.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a plumbing fixture used for defecation and urination, or a tall, elegant chest of drawers.

1. ToiletB1formal

   A plumbing fixture used for defecation and urination, often found in bathrooms.

   Toilettes (appareil sanitaire)

   • The patient needed assistance to use the commode.
   • The hospital room had a commode next to the bed.
   • She flushed the commode after using it.

   Synonymescanjohnlatrinelavatorylooprivytoiletwater closet

2. Chest of drawersB2formal

   A tall, elegant piece of furniture with drawers, used for storing clothes or other items.

   Commode (meuble à tiroirs)

   • The antique commode was made of mahogany.
   • She kept her linens in the commode in the hallway.
   • The commode had intricate carvings on its front.

   Synonymesbureauchestchiffonierdresser