Poches (en. Pockets)

/pɔʃ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Integrated bags in clothing or bags for storage.

She put her keys in the pockets of her coat.

Elle a mis ses clés dans les poches de son manteau.

Storage spaces within various objects.

This bag has several pockets to organize items.

Cette sacoche a plusieurs poches pour organiser les affaires.

The feeling of having material or financial advantages.

He always has money in his pockets.

Il a toujours de l'argent dans ses poches.

The word 'poche' comes from the Latin 'pocca', which means 'small bag'.

to have deep pockets

To be rich or to have a lot of money.

avoir les poches pleines

to reach into one's pocket

To spend money.

mettre la main dans sa poche

the pockets of trousers

The storage compartments of trousers.

les poches de pantalon

bag

A container, often made of fabric, used for carrying items.

sac

tote

A bag or material in which several items are placed without organization.

fourre-tout

pouch

A small bag or small envelope.

pochette

To have money.

He has deep pockets after his last sale.

Il a les poches pleines après sa dernière vente.

To be in an unfavorable situation.

After his defeat, he finds himself with empty pockets.

Après sa défaite, il se retrouve avec les poches vides.