poubelle
trash can; garbage bin
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pu.bɛl/
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Cultural Note
The word 'poubelle' comes from Eugène Poubelle, the prefect of Paris who in 1884 required landlords to provide garbage containers. France has extensive recycling with color-coded bins: yellow for recyclables, green for glass, and gray for general waste.
📝 Example Sentences
Jette ça à la poubelle.
Throw that in the trash.
N'oublie pas de sortir les poubelles ce soir.
Don't forget to take the trash out tonight.