English–French

“briefcase” in French

French

Pronunciation

IPA/malɛt/

Example

J'ai mis ma mallette dans le coffre de la voiture.

I put my briefcase in the trunk of the car.

Illustration for mallette (briefcase)

How to say “briefcase” in French

“Briefcase” in French is mallette.

A small, firm handled case carried by hand with papers and files inside.

Full entry for mallette: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with mallette

Il a oublié sa mallette au café.

He forgot his briefcase at the cafe.

Tips for using mallette

  • Mallette is feminine, so standard phrases use une mallette and ma mallette.

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