sac à main — meaning in English

English meaning

• handbag noun A small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.
• purse noun A small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.

Senses

sac à main is used for these senses in English:

• handbag (now, rare) A small bag carried in the hand, used either when travelling or to carry tools for a specific job. [from 19th c.]
• purse (US) A handbag (small bag usually used by women for carrying various small personal items)

handbag — full definition

1. noun A small bag, usually carried by women, used to hold personal items such as a wallet, keys, and makeup.
2. verb (British, informal) To criticize or attack someone verbally, often used of a woman doing the criticizing.

purse — full definition

1. noun A small bag used for carrying money and personal items, especially by women.
2. noun A sum of money, especially prize money.
3. verb To press one's lips together tightly, often to show disapproval.

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