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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