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cabanon

shed, hut

noun kah-bah-NOHN Rare

Also means

small Provençal cottage

Usage Note

Cabanon in standard French means a small shed or storage hut, often in a garden. In the South of France, especially Provence, it specifically denotes a rustic country retreat or weekend cottage — a cultural institution in the Marseille region. The diminutive cabane refers to a simple cabin or shack.

Examples

"Il range ses outils dans le cabanon."

Natural Translation

He stores his tools in the shed.

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