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    Mouchoir (en. Handkerchief)

    /mu.ʃwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A piece of fabric or paper that is used to blow one's nose, wipe the face or hands.
    He took a handkerchief out of his pocket to blow his nose.
    Il a sorti un mouchoir de sa poche pour se moucher.
    A square or rectangular piece of fabric, often printed or embroidered, used as a fashion accessory.
    She folded her silk handkerchief in her pocket.
    Elle a plié son mouchoir en soie dans sa poche.

    Etymology

    From old French 'mouchoir' derived from 'mouiller' which means 'to wet'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    pocket handkerchief
    A small handkerchief that one carries in their pocket.
    mouchoir de poche
    to blow one's nose
    To blow one's nose to remove nasal mucus.
    vider son mouchoir
    to have a handkerchief on oneself
    To have a handkerchief with oneself in case of need.
    avoir le mouchoir sur soi

    Related Words

    fabric
    Textile material used to make clothing or accessories.
    tissu
    to wipe
    The action of cleaning something with a cloth or a handkerchief.
    essuyer
    to blow one's nose
    The action of cleaning one's nose with a handkerchief.
    se moucher

    Slang Meanings

    Paper handkerchief
    He used a paper handkerchief to wipe the table.
    Il a utilisé un mouchoir en papier pour essuyer la table.
    Fashionable handkerchief
    The silk handkerchief is highly sought after this season.
    Le mouchoir en soie est très prisé cette saison.