container

US /kənˈteɪ.nɚ/
UK /kənˈteɪ.nɚ/
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1.

récipient, contenant, boîte

an object such as a box or a bottle that is used for holding something

:
Please put the leftovers in an airtight container.
Veuillez mettre les restes dans un récipient hermétique.
The factory produces various types of plastic containers.
L'usine produit divers types de récipients en plastique.
2.

conteneur, container

a large metal box of a standard size in which goods are packed for transport by ship, rail, or road

:
The goods were shipped in a large cargo container.
Les marchandises ont été expédiées dans un grand conteneur de fret.
Dozens of shipping containers were stacked at the port.
Des dizaines de conteneurs d'expédition étaient empilés au port.