abattant

/a.ba.tɑ̃/
1.
nounmasculine

toilet seat lid

toilet lid

N'oublie pas de baisser l'abattant des WC quand tu as fini.

Don't forget to put the toilet lid down when you're finished.

2.
nounmasculine

hinged flap or drop-front (e.g., the folding panel of a writing desk)

Le secrétaire à abattant a un abattant qui se rabat pour former un petit bureau.

The drop-front desk has a flap that folds down to form a small writing surface.