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purse in French

purse in French is bourse, sac à main, portefeuille — purse means a small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.

purse in French

bourse
noun
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
sac à main
noun
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
portefeuille
noun
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
portemonnaie
noun
(US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)
bourse
noun
A quantity of money given for a particular purpose.

What does "purse" mean?

  1. noun A small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.
    "She kept her keys and phone in her purse."
  2. noun A sum of money, especially prize money.
    "The winning boxer collected a six-figure purse."
  3. verb To press one's lips together tightly, often to show disapproval.
    "She pursed her lips at the rude comment."

purse in a sentence

  • She kept her keys and phone in her purse.
  • The winning boxer collected a six-figure purse.
  • She pursed her lips at the rude comment.

Similar words in French

Common French translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "purse" in French?

"purse" in French is bourse, sac à main, portefeuille. purse means: A small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.

How do you use "purse" in a sentence?

Example: "She kept her keys and phone in her purse." In French, "purse" is bourse, sac à main, portefeuille.

Are there other ways to say "purse" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "purse": bourse, sac à main, portefeuille, portemonnaie.

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