valise
suitcase
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/va.liz/
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Cultural Note
The expression 'faire sa valise' (to pack one's suitcase) is essential travel vocabulary. Louis Vuitton, the iconic French luxury brand, began as a trunk and luggage maker in Paris in 1854.
📝 Example Sentences
J'ai fait ma valise la veille du départ.
I packed my suitcase the night before departure.
Ma valise est trop lourde pour la cabine.
My suitcase is too heavy for the cabin.