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    Malle (en. Trunk)

    /mal/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A large trunk, often used for travel.
    She packed her clothes in the trunk before leaving.
    Elle a rangé ses vêtements dans la malle avant de partir.
    An old-style trunk, often made of wood.
    The trunk in the attic was full of memories.
    La malle du grenier était pleine de souvenirs.
    A travel container for carrying personal belongings.
    They brought a trunk on their train journey.
    Ils ont amené une malle lors de leur voyage en train.

    Etymology

    From Old French 'male', which means to box or contain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to pack one's trunk
    Preparing one's belongings for a trip.
    faire sa malle
    treasure chest
    A place where valuable or memorable objects are kept.
    malle aux trésors
    small suitcase
    A small chest or suitcase for transporting documents.
    mallette

    Related Words

    chest
    Large closed container for storing items.
    coffre
    suitcase
    Soft luggage used for traveling.
    valise
    luggage
    Set of items transported during a trip.
    bagage

    Slang Meanings

    Malleteur
    He is always looking to malleteur, that is, to fill his trunk with all sorts of items.
    Il cherche toujours à malleteur, c'est-à-dire à remplir sa malle de toutes sortes d'objets.
    Big trunk
    Look at that big trunk, it looks like a real trunk.
    Regarde cette grosse souche, on dirait une vraie malle.