French word

bagage

Pronunciation

IPA/bagaʒ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounluggage

Example

Elle a perdu son bagage.

She lost her luggage.

Illustration for bagage (luggage)

More examples

Son bagage à main contenait son ordinateur.

His carry-on baggage contained his laptop.

Core concept

A person's belongings gathered into one traveling load.

Common phrases

  • enregistrer son bagage

    check one's baggage

  • mettre son bagage en soute

    put one's baggage in the hold

  • bagage à main

    carry-on baggage

Similar words

valise: A sturdy case for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling.
sac à dos: A bag carried on the back for school or outings.
sac: A bag for carrying items by hand or over the shoulder.
sacoche: A small bag worn over the shoulder or around the waist for personal items.

Definition in French

Ensemble des effets personnels qu'une personne transporte, notion collective employée au singulier ou au pluriel selon le contexte.

Word origin

French bagage comes from Old French bagage, formed with -age from bague, a word for a bundle related to a Germanic term for a pack or bag.

Usage tips

  • Bagage is masculine, as in un bagage, and its plural bagages often presents luggage as separate bags or belongings.

Related words

  • bagageriebaggage-storage facilitynoun

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