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coffer

/ˈkɒfə/

/ˈkɔfər/

Traductions

coffernoun

coffers

/ˈkɒfə/

/ˈkɔfər/

coffre

The ancient coffer was filled with gold coins and precious jewels.

Le vieux coffre était rempli de pièces d’or et de bijoux précieux.

caissesAu figuré, pour les fonds d’une organisation ou d’un gouvernement.

The city's coffers were depleted after the costly infrastructure project.

Les caisses de la ville étaient épuisées après le coûteux projet d’infrastructure.

caissonArchitecture.

The ornate coffer in the ceiling added a touch of elegance to the room.

Le caisson orné du plafond ajoutait une touche d’élégance à la pièce.

Synonymes

cofferverb

coffered

Past Simple

coffered

Past Participle

coffering

Gerund

/ˈkɒfə/

/ˈkɔfər/

caissonnerArchitecture.

The architects decided to coffer the ceiling to emulate ancient Roman design.

Les architectes ont décidé de caissonner le plafond pour imiter un décor romain antique.

Traductions supplémentaires

coffrerRare, au sens de mettre dans un coffre ou à l’abri.

Synonymes

lock up

put away

Définitions

coffernoun

A strongbox or small chest for holding valuables.

The ancient coffer was filled with gold coins and precious jewels.

A recessed panel in a ceiling.

The ornate coffer in the ceiling added a touch of elegance to the room.

A treasury or funds of an organization or government.

The city's coffers were depleted after the costly infrastructure project.

cofferverb

To store or secure something valuable in a coffer or chest.

The museum decided to coffer the ancient artifacts to ensure their safety.

To adorn or shape (a ceiling, vault, etc.) with a series of sunken panels.

The architects decided to coffer the ceiling to emulate ancient Roman design.