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How do you say "pocket" in French?
la poche
In French, "pocket" is la poche.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'posh'. One syllable, rhymes with 'gosh'. The final e is silent.
Grammar notes
Poche is feminine. Plural: les poches. Related to 'pocher' (to poach or pocket something).
Example sentence
La poche est vide.
The pocket is empty.
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How to remember la poche
Poche sounds like 'posh'. A fancy coat has pockets to keep small, precious things safe.
Related words
- belt la ceinture
- change la monnaie
- dress la robe
- shirt la chemise
- fabric le tissu
- money l'argent
- socks les chaussettes
- sunglasses les lunettes de soleil
- hoodie le pull
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Questions about la poche
How do you say "pocket" in French?
In French, "pocket" is la poche. It is a noun.
Is la poche masculine or feminine?
Poche is feminine. Plural: les poches. Related to 'pocher' (to poach or pocket something).
How is la poche used in a sentence?
Use la poche as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La poche est vide. (The pocket is empty.).
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