théière

teapot

noun tay-YEHR Rare

Origin: From thé (tea) + -ière (vessel suffix)

Usage Note

Théière is the standard French word for a teapot. The suffix -ière is a common French productive suffix denoting a container for something — compare cafetière (coffee maker), saucière (sauce boat). La théière is typically placed on the table for communal pouring, unlike in the British tradition of brewing directly in the cup.

Examples

"Elle a posé la théière sur la table."

Natural Translation

She placed the teapot on the table.

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