Valise (en. Suitcase)

/va.liz/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

Bag used to transport clothes and personal items during a trip.

I put all my clothes in my suitcase for the trip.

J'ai mis tous mes habits dans ma valise pour le voyage.

Lightweight trunk or shipping chest.

She found an old suitcase in the attic.

Elle a trouvé une ancienne valise dans le grenier.

Rigid container for travel.

He locked his suitcase before taking the plane.

Il a verrouillé sa valise avant de prendre l'avion.

Derived from the Latin 'valisia', which means 'travel bag'.

pack one's bags

Preparing one's belongings for a trip.

faire ses valises

wheeled suitcase

Suitcase equipped with wheels for easier transport.

valise à roulettes

cabin suitcase

Suitcase sized to be taken aboard an airplane.

valise cabine

luggage

Set of personal items carried during a trip.

bagage

bag

Textile item used to carry things.

sac

trunk

Sturdy chest for transporting large items.

malle

To have a delayed suitcase

He had to wait a long time at the airport because his suitcase was delayed.

Il a dû attendre longtemps à l'aéroport parce qu'il avait une valise en retard.

To suitcase someone

They say he was bagged at the last minute.

Ils disent qu'il a été valisé au dernier moment.