citerne
cistern, tank
noun sees-TEHRN Rare
Origin: Latin cisterna (water tank)
Usage Note
Citerne refers to a large storage tank for liquids, especially water or fuel. Un camion-citerne is a tanker truck. In rural French contexts it often refers to a rainwater collection tank.
Examples
"La citerne est presque vide après la sécheresse."
Natural Translation
The cistern is almost empty after the drought.

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