English–French

“trunk” in French

French

Alsomalle · tronc · trompe

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔfʁ/

Example

Mets les valises dans le coffre.

Put the suitcases in the trunk.

Illustration for coffre (trunk)

How to say “trunk” in French

“Trunk” in French is coffre.

A sturdy enclosed container or compartment with a lid, from a car's rear storage space to a box for protecting possessions.

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

Example sentences with coffre

Le coffre de la voiture contient les courses.

The car trunk contains the groceries.

Tips for using coffre

  • French uses coffre-fort for a safe, while coffre alone commonly means a car trunk or a robust storage chest.

Other French words for “trunk”

Elle a mis la robe dans la malle.

She put the dress in the trunk.

3

tronc

masculine nountrunk

Le tronc de l'arbre est énorme.

The trunk of the tree is enormous.

L'éléphant utilise sa trompe pour boire.

The elephant uses its trunk to drink.

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