What does compartiment in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word compartiment in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use compartiment in French.

The word compartiment in French means compartment, compartment, smoking compartment, smoking carriage. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word compartiment

compartment

nom masculin (case)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Il y a un compartiment secret dans ce secrétaire.
There is a secret compartment in this bureau.

compartment

nom masculin (transport : cabine)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Seuls les officiers ont droit à un compartiment individuel.
Only officers are allowed a personal compartment.

smoking compartment, smoking carriage

nom masculin (zone pour fumeurs)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Avant l'interdiction de fumer dans les lieux publics, il y avait dans chaque train des compartiments fumeurs.

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