water cooler

• Appareil distribuant de l'eau potable, souvent présent dans les bureaux ou les lieux publics ; également utilisé métaphoriquement pour désigner un lieu informel de discussion entre collègues.

A device that dispenses drinking water, often found in offices or public spaces; also used metaphorically to refer to an informal social gathering place where colleagues chat.

1. Office applianceA2formal

   A device that dispenses drinking water, often found in offices and public spaces.

   Fontaine à eau

   • The water cooler is located in the break room.
   • Please refill the water cooler when it's empty.
   • He got a glass of water from the water cooler.

2. Informal social gatheringB2informal

   A place or situation where colleagues gather informally to chat, often used metaphorically for casual office conversation.

   machine à café

   • The news spread quickly around the water cooler.
   • Water cooler talk is often about weekend plans.
   • She heard the gossip at the water cooler.