boîte

This is the 2123rd most frequent French word.

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boîte

"Boîte" in French means "box" or "tin."


In this sentence, 'boîte' is used to describe a container or box holding chocolates.

J'ai acheté une boîte de chocolats pour la fête.

I bought a box of chocolates for the party.


Here, 'boîte' is colloquially used to mean a company or firm, specifically an advertising agency.

Elle travaille dans une boîte de publicité.

She works in an advertising agency.


In this context, 'boîte' refers to a nightclub or venue for entertainment.

Le samedi soir, nous allons souvent dans une boîte.

On Saturday nights, we often go to a nightclub.