Elle plie le mouchoir qu'elle garde toujours dans sa poche.
English: She folds the handkerchief that she always keeps in her pocket.
mouchoir /muʃwˈaʁ/ · noun · CEFR B1. French translation of "handkerchief".
See also: Vocabulary entry (French) · Topic: French Mode et Soins Personnels
- Source term
- handkerchief
- Translation
- mouchoir
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
French article/gender note: learn this word with the article "le".
| Dictionary form | mouchoir |
|---|---|
| Article | le |
| Gender/article class | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | mouchoirs |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + le mouchoir
- Examples
- C'est le mouchoir.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Topic context
This word appears in the French Mode et Soins Personnels.
Example Sentences
Il a sorti un mouchoir propre de sa poche.
English: He pulled a clean handkerchief from his pocket.
Elle m'a donné un mouchoir blanc pour sécher mes larmes.
English: She gave me a white handkerchief to dry my tears.
Je porte toujours un mouchoir dans mon sac.
English: I always carry a handkerchief in my bag.
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