French word

sac

Pronunciation

IPA/sak/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbag

Example

Je range mes clés dans mon sac.

I put my keys in my bag.

Illustration for sac (bag)

More examples

Elle porte un sac en cuir pour le travail.

She carries a leather bag for work.

Core concept

A soft, portable container with an opening for carrying personal belongings.

Common phrases

  • un sac à dos

    backpack

  • un sac à main

    handbag

  • un sac en cuir

    leather bag

  • faire son sac

    pack one's bag

Similar words

sac à dos: A container worn on the back with shoulder straps.
sac à main: A small container carried by hand or on the arm for personal items.
valise: A large case for carrying clothes and other belongings while traveling.
porte-monnaie: A small folding holder for coins, banknotes, and cards.

Definition in French

Objet souple, généralement en tissu, en cuir ou en matière synthétique, utilisé pour contenir et transporter des affaires personnelles.

Word origin

French sac comes from Latin saccus, borrowed from Greek sakkos for a cloth bag, through Old French.

Usage tips

  • Sac is masculine, so standard forms include un sac, mon sac, and ce sac.

Other meanings

  • sacknoun

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