Definition of "panier" []

• Variant of pannier. (noun)

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• "Suddenly a policeman grabbed hold of me, smacked me a few times with his truncheon, and, with a colleague, threw me into a vehicle that the French picturesquely call a panier à salade (or, a basket for drying salad)."
• ""Tiens, bois un peu, Chérie," * I watch as Maman reaches into her wicker panier, * produces a bottle of jus."
• "; Tiens, bois un peu, Chérie = Here, have a bit to drink, Sweetie; le panier (m) = basket; le jus (m) = juice; ah, ça fait du bien = oh, that feels good; la mamie = granny, grandma; Après on va mettre les pieds dans l'eau."