French word

paquet

Pronunciation

IPA/pakɛ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpackage

Example

J'ai reçu un paquet ce matin.

I received a package this morning.

Illustration for paquet (package)

More examples

Je vais déballer le paquet tout de suite.

I am going to unpack the package right away.

Core concept

A compact wrapped bundle treated as a single item for delivery or transport.

Common phrases

  • un paquet de biscuits

    packet of biscuits

  • mettre dans un paquet

    put in a package

  • déballer un paquet

    unpack a package

Similar words

colis: A packaged parcel sent through the mail or by a delivery service.
boîte: A sturdy box for carrying or storing things.
sachet: A small, thin bag for holding powder or other small items.
carton: A box made of cardboard, or a package inside such a box.

Definition in French

Ensemble d'objets ou d'éléments groupés et emballés formant une unité pour le transport ou la remise.

Word origin

The French form paquet comes through Old French pacquet and is connected with Dutch pakket, from the Germanic word family of pack.

Usage tips

  • The final t in paquet is silent, so the word is pronounced roughly like "pa-kay."

Other meanings

  • packetnoun
  • bundlenoun

Related words

  • paqueterpackverb

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