boîtier
housing
noun bwah-TYEH Rare
Origin: Old French boite, 'box'
Also means
casing
Usage Note
Boîtier refers to the outer casing or housing of a device — a camera body (boîtier d'appareil photo), a watch case, or an electronic enclosure. It is distinct from boîte (box) in implying a purpose-built protective shell. In photography le boîtier specifically means the camera body without the lens.
Examples
"Le boîtier de l'appareil est en aluminium."
Natural Translation
The camera body is made of aluminium.
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