noun🔗ShareCoffres-forts, caissesA strong chest or box used for keeping money or valuables safe."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.assetfinancebusinesseconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCaissonAn ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling or dome."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.architectureartstylebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBatardeauA cofferdam."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.nauticalarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoffres, trésorerieA supply or store of money, often belonging to an organization."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.financebusinesseconomyorganizationassetChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCoffreA trench dug in the bottom of a dry moat, and extending across it, to enable the besieged to defend it with raking fire."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.militaryarchitecturewarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
