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    Mouchoirs (en. Handkerchiefs)

    /mu.ʃwaʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    An object made of fabric or paper used to wipe or clean.
    I forgot my handkerchiefs at home and now I have a cold.
    J'ai oublié mes mouchoirs à la maison et maintenant je suis enrhumé.
    Cotton or paper folded that is used for hygiene reasons.
    It's always good to have handkerchiefs on hand when traveling.
    Il est toujours bon d'avoir des mouchoirs à portée de main lors d'un voyage.
    Pocket handkerchiefs, often decorated or personalized.
    She has a beautiful embroidered handkerchief that her grandmother gave her.
    Elle a un magnifique mouchoir brodé que sa grand-mère lui a offert.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'to blow' which means to clean one's nose.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Paper handkerchief
    Handkerchief made of paper.
    mouchoir en papier
    Checkered handkerchief
    Handkerchief with a checkered pattern.
    mouchoir à carreaux
    Linen handkerchief
    Handkerchief made of linen, a natural material.
    mouchoir en lin

    Related Words

    To blow
    To clean one's nose.
    moucher
    Fabric
    A textile material.
    tissu
    Sneezing
    The act of forcefully expelling air noisily through the nose.
    éternuement

    Slang Meanings

    Papers to dry tears.
    After the movie, I needed a few handkerchiefs for my tears.
    Après le film, j'avais besoin de quelques mouchoirs pour mes larmes.
    Handkerchiefs as a metaphor for masking emotions.
    He uses his handkerchiefs to hide his sadness.
    Il utilise ses mouchoirs pour cacher sa tristesse.