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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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