French word

trousse

Pronunciation

IPA/tʁus/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpencil case

Example

Je cherche ma trousse.

I'm looking for my pencil case.

Illustration for trousse (pencil case)

More examples

Il y a une trousse de secours dans la voiture.

There is a first-aid kit in the car.

Core concept

A small pouch that keeps a group of useful little items together for carrying.

Common phrases

  • une trousse de secours

    first-aid kit

  • une trousse de maquillage

    makeup bag

  • une trousse à crayons

    pencil case

Similar words

pochette: A slim, flat pouch for carrying cosmetics or other small items separately.
trousse de toilette: A small bag for carrying toiletries and cosmetics while traveling or away from home.

Definition in French

Petite pochette servant à conserver et transporter divers petits objets personnels, utilisée notamment comme trousse à crayons, trousse de maquillage ou trousse de secours.

Word origin

French trousse comes from Middle French trousse, 'bundle', related to trousser, 'to bundle up', and later developed its container sense.

Usage tips

  • Trousse is feminine, so standard forms include une trousse and cette trousse.

Other meanings

  • makeup bagnoun
  • first-aid kitnoun

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