tampon

/tɑ̃pɔ̃/
1.
nounmasculineSing

stamp; rubber stamp; ink pad (impression or device used to mark documents)

Il me faut un tampon officiel pour valider mon dossier administratif.

I need an official stamp to validate my administrative file.

Synonyms:cachet, tampon encreur
2.
nounmasculineSing

menstrual tampon (sanitary product)

absorbent plug/packing used for medical purposes (e.g., to stop bleeding)

Elle a toujours un tampon de rechange dans son sac.

She always has a spare tampon in her bag.

Synonyms:tampon hygiénique, protection hygiénique
3.
nounmasculineSing

buffer; bumper (mechanical device on vehicles or rail wagons that absorbs shock)

Les tampons du wagon ont été endommagés lors du choc.

The buffers on the wagon were damaged during the impact.

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