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coffers

/ˈkɔfərz/ /ˈkɒfərz/

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noun

Coffres-forts, caisses

A strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe.

Examples :

"The small town hoped the new factory would fill the town's coffers with much-needed tax money. "

La petite ville espérait que la nouvelle usine remplirait les coffres de la ville avec l'argent des impôts dont elle avait tant besoin.

asset finance business economy

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noun

Caisson

An ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome.

Examples :

"The ornate ceiling in the school auditorium featured beautiful coffers, creating a dramatic visual effect. "

Le plafond orné de l'auditorium de l'école présentait de magnifiques caissons, créant un effet visuel saisissant.

architecture art style building

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noun

Batardeau

Examples :

"The construction crew built a cofferdam to divert the water around the foundation. "

L'équipe de construction a construit un batardeau pour dévier l'eau autour des fondations.

nautical architecture

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noun

Coffres, trésorerie

A supply or store of money, often belonging to an organization.

Examples :

"The charity replenished its coffers with the proceeds from the fundraising gala. "

L'association caritative a renfloué ses coffres grâce aux bénéfices du gala de collecte de fonds.

finance business economy organization asset

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noun

Coffre

A trench dug in the bottom of a dry moat, and extending across it, to enable the besieged to defend it with raking fire.

Examples :

"Soldiers positioned within the coffers of the dry moat fired upon attackers attempting to cross it. "

Les soldats positionnés dans le coffre du fossé sec ont tiré sur les assaillants qui tentaient de le traverser.

military architecture war