English–French
“wallet” in French
Pronunciation
IPA/pɔʁtəfœj/
Example
Il a sorti son portefeuille pour payer.
He took out his wallet to pay.
How to say “wallet” in French
“Wallet” in French is portefeuille.
A pocket-sized case with sections that organizes the flat documents and cards carried every day.
Example sentences with portefeuille
Elle a ouvert son portefeuille et a pris une carte.
She opened her wallet and took out a card.
Tips for using portefeuille
- Portefeuille usually suggests banknotes and cards, while porte-monnaie more specifically suggests a purse for coins.
Other French words for “wallet”
J'ai oublié mon porte-monnaie à la maison.
I forgot my wallet at home.