compartment
US /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/
UK /kəmˈpɑːrt.mənt/
1.
compartiment, casier, section
a separate section of a structure or container, used for a particular purpose
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The suitcase has a separate compartment for shoes.
La valise a un compartiment séparé pour les chaussures.
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Each passenger had a small overhead compartment for their carry-on luggage.
Chaque passager avait un petit compartiment supérieur pour ses bagages à main.
2.
compartiment de train, cabine de train
one of the separate sections of a railway carriage
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We booked a private compartment for our overnight train journey.
Nous avons réservé un compartiment privé pour notre voyage en train de nuit.
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The train had several first-class compartments.
Le train avait plusieurs compartiments de première classe.