French · Travel & Getting Around
"Suitcase" in French: valise
la valise
Suitcase in French is la valise, feminine. Faire sa valise means to pack. Une valise cabine is a cabin suitcase.
Night before departure
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How to pronounce valise
Say it
lah va-LEEZ
/la va.liz/
Valise is va-LEEZ with a clear z sound from s between vowels. La valise is lah va-LEEZ.
"Suitcase" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la valise | the suitcase Default noun. | Default noun. |
| faire sa valise | to pack one's suitcase Before a trip. | Before a trip. |
| valise cabine | cabin suitcase Airline size. | Airline size. |
| une grosse valise | a big suitcase Checked bag talk. | Checked bag talk. |
How to use valise in real life
- 1Night before departure
Je fais ma valise ce soir.
I'm packing my suitcase tonight.
Faire sa valise.
- 2Train overhead rack
Tu montes la valise ?
Are you lifting the suitcase up?
La valise.
- 3Lost luggage desk
Ma valise n'est pas arrivée.
My suitcase didn't arrive.
Ma valise.
Mistakes English speakers make with valise
Incorrect: Le valise.
Correct: La valise.
Valise is feminine.
Incorrect: Je fais mon suitcase.
Correct: Je fais ma valise.
Use valise.
Good to know
Bagages is luggage in general; valise is the suitcase itself. Faire ses valises can also mean packing up to leave for good.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Packing for a weekend trip
ChatPal
Ta valise est déjà prête ?
Is your suitcase ready already?
You
Presque. La valise est trop petite, en fait.
Almost. The suitcase is too small, actually.
ChatPal
Emprunte la mienne.
Borrow mine.
You
Merci, tu me sauves.
Thanks, you're saving me.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Suitcase" in French
How do you say suitcase in French?
La valise.
How do you say to pack?
Faire sa valise.
Is valise feminine?
Yes.
How do you pronounce valise?
Va-LEEZ.
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