boite

boite

Box.

In this sentence, 'boite' refers to a container, specifically a box used for holding chocolates.

J'ai acheté une boite de chocolat pour offrir à mon amie.

I bought a box of chocolates to offer to my friend.

Here, 'boite' is used colloquially to mean a nightclub, a place where people go to dance and socialize.

Hier soir, nous sommes allés en boite pour danser.

Last night, we went to a nightclub to dance.

In this case, 'boite' is part of the phrase 'boite aux lettres,' which means mailbox, a receptacle for receiving and collecting mail.

Cette boite aux lettres est rouge et située près de la rue.

This mailbox is red and located near the street.