Portefeuille (en. Wallet)

/pɔʁtœfɛj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
noun
A leather or other material accessory used to store bills, cards, and documents.
He took out his wallet to pay the bill.
Il a sorti son portefeuille pour payer l'addition.
The collection of investments or assets of an investor.
His investments in technology are part of his portfolio.
Ses investissements dans la technologie font partie de son portefeuille.
A file or folder of documents related to a person or a company.
She presented her project portfolio during the meeting.
Elle a présenté son portefeuille de projets lors de la réunion.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'to carry' and 'leaf', literally meaning 'carrier of sheets'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to carry the wallet
To have money or financial means.
porter le portefeuille
project portfolio
A collection of projects managed by a person or an organization.
portefeuille de projets
to open one's wallet
Spendthrift or to start spending money.
ouvrir son portefeuille

Related Words

money
A medium of exchange used to purchase goods and services.
argent
investment
The act of placing one's money in a business or project with the hope of making a profit.
investissement
expense
The act of spending money.
dépense

Slang Meanings

Pekel
He forgot his pekel at home.
Il a oublié son pékel à la maison.
Coin purse
He took his coin purse to buy some drinks.
Il a pris son porte-monnaie pour acheter quelques boissons.