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box

box

noun BOKS Rare

Origin: English 'box'

Also means

garage unit

Usage Note

Box is borrowed from English and in French most commonly refers to a lockable garage unit in an underground car park, or a stall in a stable or paddock. It is masculine and invariable in spelling. In a sports context it can also mean a pit stop box in motor racing.

Examples

"Il loue un box dans le parking souterrain."

Natural Translation

He rents a garage box in the underground car park.

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