basin
US /ˈbeɪ.sən/
UK /ˈbeɪ.sən/
1.
bassine, lavabo
a wide, round, open container, especially one used for holding liquid or for washing
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She filled the basin with warm water and soap.
Elle a rempli la bassine d'eau chaude et de savon.
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The hospital room had a small basin for handwashing.
La chambre d'hôpital avait un petit lavabo pour se laver les mains.
2.
bassin, cuvette
a natural depression in the surface of the land, often with a lake or river at the bottom of it
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The river flows through a large geological basin.
La rivière traverse un grand bassin géologique.
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The Amazon River Basin is home to incredible biodiversity.
Le bassin de l'Amazone abrite une biodiversité incroyable.