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slaughterhouse

/ˈslɔːtəhaʊs/

/ˈslɔt̬ɚhaʊs/

Translations

slaughterhousenoun

slaughterhouses

/ˈslɔːtəhaʊs/

/ˈslɔt̬ɚhaʊs/

The cattle were transported to the slaughterhouse for processing.

Les bovins ont été transportés à l’abattoir pour y être traités.

Additional translations

charnierAu sens figuré, pour un lieu où il y a de très nombreuses morts.

abattoirAu sens figuré, pour un lieu de massacre.

Synonyms

meat processing plant

meat factory

slaughterhouseadjective

/ˈslɔː.tə.haʊs/

/ˈslɔː.tɚ.haʊs/

Used attributively to modify another noun (e.g., "slaughterhouse conditions").

Slaughterhouse regulations require strict hygiene standards.

Les réglementations d’abattoir exigent des normes d’hygiène strictes.

Synonyms

slaughterhousenoun

A facility where animals are killed for consumption as food.

The cattle were transported to the slaughterhouse for processing.

A place characterized by mass killing or destruction.

The battlefield was described as a slaughterhouse due to the high number of casualties.

slaughterhouseadjective

Relating to or used in a slaughterhouse.

Slaughterhouse regulations require strict hygiene standards.