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réservoir

tank, reservoir

noun reh-zehr-VWAHR Rare

Origin: From réserver (to reserve) + -oir (container suffix).

Usage Note

Réservoir refers to any container holding a liquid or gas — a fuel tank (réservoir d'essence), a water reservoir (réservoir d'eau), or a dam. Figuratively, un réservoir de talents means a pool of talent. It is always masculine.

Examples

"Le réservoir d'essence est presque vide."

Natural Translation

The fuel tank is almost empty.

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