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How do you say "handbag" in French?
le sac à main
In French, "handbag" is le sac à main.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'sak ah man'. Three words, three syllables. Sounds like 'sak ah mahn'.
Grammar notes
Sac is masculine. À main means 'by hand'. Together: le sac à main. Plural: les sacs à main.
Example sentence
Le sac à main est grand.
The handbag is large.
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How to remember le sac à main
Sac à main literally means 'bag for hand'. It describes a bag you carry in your hand.
Related words
- belt la ceinture
- cap la casquette
- change la monnaie
- hat le chapeau
- money l'argent
- sleeve la manche
- staff le membre
- t-shirt le t-shirt
- pants le pantalon
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Questions about le sac à main
How do you say "handbag" in French?
In French, "handbag" is le sac à main. It is a noun.
Is le sac à main masculine or feminine?
Sac is masculine. À main means 'by hand'. Together: le sac à main. Plural: les sacs à main.
How is le sac à main used in a sentence?
Use le sac à main as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Le sac à main est grand. (The handbag is large.).
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