fosse
/fɔs/
1.
nounfeminineSing
pit
hole
excavation
Fais attention, il y a une grosse fosse au milieu du chantier.
Be careful, there's a large pit in the middle of the construction site.
Synonyms:trou, cavité
2.
nounfeminineSing
septic tank
La fosse est pleine, il faut la faire vidanger.
The septic tank is full; it needs to be emptied.
Synonyms:fosse septique, cuve
3.
nounfeminineSing
orchestra pit
standing area near the stage (general admission)
On a pris des places en fosse pour être au plus près de la scène.
We got standing tickets in the pit to be as close as possible to the stage.
Synonyms:fosse d'orchestre, parterre
