handbag in French
handbag in French is sac à main, sacoche — handbag means a small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.
handbag in French
sac à main
(now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]
sacoche
(now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]
What does "handbag" mean?
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noun A small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.
"She rummaged through her handbag looking for her phone."
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verb (British, informal) To criticize or attack someone verbally, often used of a woman doing the criticizing.
"The columnist handbagged the minister over his policy U-turn."
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handbag in a sentence
- She rummaged through her handbag looking for her phone.
- The columnist handbagged the minister over his policy U-turn.
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What is "handbag" in French?
"handbag" in French is sac à main, sacoche. handbag means: A small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.
How do you use "handbag" in a sentence?
Example: "She rummaged through her handbag looking for her phone." In French, "handbag" is sac à main, sacoche.
Are there other ways to say "handbag" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "handbag": sac à main, sacoche.
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