French word

sacoche

Pronunciation

IPA/sakɔʃ/

Meaning

  • feminine nounshoulder bag

Example

Où as-tu mis ta sacoche ?

Where did you put your shoulder bag?

Illustration for sacoche (shoulder bag)

More examples

Je range ma sacoche sous le siège.

I store my shoulder bag under the seat.

Core concept

A compact pouch-like bag hanging from a shoulder strap, holding small personal belongings close to the body.

Common phrases

  • sacoche à bandoulière

    shoulder bag

  • sacoche en cuir

    leather shoulder bag

  • sacoche de vélo

    bicycle saddlebag

Similar words

sac: A bag-shaped container used for carrying things.
sac à main: A small handbag carried by hand or over the arm.
sac à dos: A bag worn on the back with straps over both shoulders.
pochette: A small, flat pouch for a wallet and other small items.

Definition in French

Désigne un petit sac porté à l'épaule ou en bandoulière, destiné à contenir des effets personnels lors de déplacements.

Word origin

French sacoche comes from Italian sacoccia, meaning a small pocket or bag, ultimately from Latin saccus, meaning a sack or bag.

Usage tips

  • Sacoche is feminine, so standard articles and agreement are une sacoche, la sacoche, and cette sacoche.

Other meanings

  • pouchnoun
  • bagnoun
  • saddlebagnoun

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