Tirefeuille (en. Piggy bank)

/tiʁəfœj/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

A type of wallet, generally thin and made of leather or fabric.

He took out his tirefeuille to pay the bill.

Il a sorti son tirefeuille pour payer l'addition.

A fashion accessory used to store documents or cards in a compact manner.

I need a tirefeuille for my business cards.

J'ai besoin d'un tirefeuille pour mes cartes de visite.

A practical item intended to hold various personal belongings.

His tirefeuille is already too filled with cards.

Son tirefeuille est déjà trop rempli de cartes.

The word 'tirefeuille' is composed of 'to pull' and 'leaf', indicating a flat and flexible item.

to do the tirefeuille

To be stingy or reluctant to spend money.

faire le tirefeuille

to have a leather tirefeuille

To possess a high-quality wallet, often elegant.

avoir un tirefeuille en cuir

wallet

Accessory used to carry money.

porte-monnaie

card

Flat document used for identification or access to services.

carte

accessory

Complementary item used to enhance an outfit or appearance.

accessoire

Tirefeuille in the figurative sense, referring to someone who does not spend.

That friend is a real tirefeuille; he never wants to pay his share.

Cet ami est un vrai tirefeuille, il ne veut jamais payer sa part.

An overstuffed tirefeuille, synonymous with disorder.

His tirefeuille has become a real catch-all.

Son tirefeuille est devenu un vrai fourre-tout.