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    Étui (en. Case)

    /e.tɥi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Box or envelope intended to hold objects.
    He bought a case for his violin to protect it.
    Il a acheté un étui pour son violon afin de le protéger.
    Rigid container for items like glasses or jewelry.
    His glasses are in a leather case.
    Ses lunettes sont dans un étui en cuir.
    (Code: mobile or digital) Delimited area in an application for a specific function.
    The app's case allows him to quickly access the settings.
    L'étui de l'application lui permet d'accéder rapidement aux paramètres.

    Etymology

    From the old French word 'estui', coming from the Latin 'stutus', which means 'container'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take your case with you
    To take care of one's belongings or tools.
    emporter son étui
    put in a case
    To protect or set aside an object to prevent damage.
    mettre dans un étui

    Related Words

    box
    Generally decorative box for storing jewelry or other valuable items.
    coffret
    trim
    Element that accompanies or complements another element, often used in storage.
    garniture

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to an object that is well protected.
    This smartphone is so tough, it looks like it's in a case.
    Ce smartphone est tellement costaud, on dirait qu'il est dans un étui.
    To carefully organize belongings.
    Stop lingering, put everything in your case and let's go.
    Arrête de traîner, mets tout dans ton étui et partons.