No. 3,218 in French
robinet
Faucet or tap.
In a sentence
Je dois réparer le robinet qui fuit dans la cuisine.
I need to repair the faucet that's leaking in the kitchen.
Refers to the physical kitchen faucet.
Le robinet d'arrêt général est situé au sous-sol.
The main shut-off valve is located in the basement.
Used to describe the main water valve, metaphorical usage.
En hiver, il est important de protéger les robinets à l'extérieur.
In winter, it's important to protect the outdoor faucets.
Denotes exterior water outlets commonly referred to as faucets.
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