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Record 1 1986-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
  • Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
  • Proper Usage
DEF

a small container for money, toilet articles, keys, etc. carried by women.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maroquinerie et malleterie
  • Mode
  • Bon usage
DEF

accessoire de la toilette féminine qui sert à contenir argent, fards, papiers, etc.

OBS

Ne pas confondre sacoche avec sac à main. En français, le mot sacoche désigne un sac qu'une courroie permet de porter sur l'épaule, en bandoulière, etc. Ce mot se dit surtout d'un sac utilitaire.

OBS

(Faute) : Elle cherche une sacoche assortie à ses souliers. (Correct) : Elle cherche un sac à main assorti à ses souliers.

Spanish

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