Question 1

What is the plural of the French word "cantine"?

Accepted Answer

cantines

Question 2

What is the definition of the French word "cantine"?

Accepted Answer

A place to eat in schools, businesses, etc.
A small chest divided into compartments for carrying bottles or vials when traveling.
A small case that officers use to carry their personal belongings when on campaign.
It is also said, in barracks, workshops, schools, prisons, etc., of the place where food and drinks are sold.
The feminine singular of cantin.

Question 3

Where does the French word "cantine" come from?

Accepted Answer

from the Italian cantina ("cellar", "pantry"), derived from canto ("corner") hence "secluded corner", "storeroom". Pierre Larousse indicates that "cantine" comes from "canton" whose primitive meaning was that of "corner", "angle". The term "canton" is of Germanic origin: it is found in Old High German kant ("corner", "extremity"), Anglo-Saxon cant, English cantle, Occitan cantou, Old Occitan can ("side", "edge"), Italian canto or cantone and cantina, and Spanish canton and cantina.

Question 4

What is the translation of "cantine" into spanish?

Accepted Answer

cantina

Question 5

What is the translation of "cantine" into english?

Accepted Answer

mess hall

Question 6

How do you translate "cantine" into german?

Accepted Answer

Schenke

cantine

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