Celebrate the holidays! Save 20% on annual and biennial Premium »
  • French»
  • French Q&A»
  • I am confused about when to use corbeille and when to use panier

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

Jules W.A2Kwiziq community member

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

This question relates to:French lesson "the basket"
Asked 6 years ago
Like0Answer2
Share
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect 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!

 

 

Like06 years ago
Share
Jules W.A2Kwiziq community member
Excellent. Thank you Cécille.
Like06 years ago
Share
Jules W. asked:

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

Sign in to submit your answer

Don't have an account yet? Join today

« Why can you use inversion with nouns in this expression?differnce between -ant and -er/-ir/-re »
Ask a question

Find your French level for FREE

Test your French to the CEFR standard

Find your French level
I'll be right with you...