Carnet (en. Notebook)

/kaʁ.nɛ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A small book or notepad used for taking notes.

I write my ideas in my notebook.

J'écris mes idées dans mon carnet.

A register or formal document, often used in an administrative context.

The child's health record is important for tracking vaccinations.

Le carnet de santé de l'enfant est important pour suivre les vaccinations.

A travel notebook, where one records experiences during a trip.

She filled her travel notebook with memories and photos.

Elle a rempli son carnet de voyage avec des souvenirs et des photos.

From the Latin 'carnetum', diminutive of 'carnis' meaning paper or document.

health record

Personal medical document that collects health information.

carnet de santé

communication notebook

Document for communicating notes between school and parents.

carnet de correspondance

to keep a notebook

To take notes regularly.

tenir un carnet

note

A short written message to remind something.

note

journal

A personal register where thoughts or events are recorded.

journal

A formal document that records information.

registre

A notebook used for appointments or contacts.

He asked me to write his number in my notebook.

Il m'a demandé d'écrire son numéro dans mon carnet.

A ski notebook, used to record skiing achievements.

Since I've had my ski notebook, I can track my progress.

Depuis que j'ai mon carnet de ski, je peux suivre mes progrès.