le panier / the basket

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le panier the basket

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Jules W.A2Kwiziq community member

I am confused about when to use corbeille and when to use panier

Asked 6 years ago
CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi Jules,

Strictly speaking  a 'panier' has a handle and a 'corbeille' doesn't ...

So you will have: une corbeille à pain, à papier, à fruits...

They also are normally quite small.

Hope this helps!

 

 

Jules W.A2Kwiziq community member
Excellent. Thank you Cécille.
Jules W. asked:

I am confused about when to use corbeille and when to use panier

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