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"Wallet" in French: portefeuille
le portefeuille
Wallet in French is le portefeuille, masculine. It holds cards and cash. A smaller card holder may be un porte-cartes.
Paying
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How to pronounce portefeuille
Say it
port-FUH-yuh
/pɔʁ.tə.fœj/
Portefeuille: port-FUH-yuh. Eu like uh; ill soft y. Stress FUH.
"Wallet" in French: quick reference
| French | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| le portefeuille | the wallet Main word. | Main word. |
| mon portefeuille | my wallet Possessive. | Possessive. |
| porte-cartes | card holder Slimmer alternative. | Slimmer alternative. |
| porte-monnaie | coin purse / small wallet Often for coins. | Often for coins. |
How to use portefeuille in real life
- 1Paying
Attends, je cherche mon portefeuille.
Wait, I'm looking for my wallet.
Chercher.
- 2Lost item
J'ai oublié mon portefeuille à la maison.
I left my wallet at home.
Oublier à.
- 3Security
Garde ton portefeuille dans la poche avant.
Keep your wallet in the front pocket.
Travel tip.
Mistakes English speakers make with portefeuille
Incorrect: La portefeuille.
Correct: Le portefeuille.
Portefeuille is masculine.
Incorrect: Mon wallet.
Correct: Mon portefeuille.
Use portefeuille.
Good to know
Contactless cards mean many portefeuilles stay thin. If you lose one, call your bank quickly and check with the shop's lost-and-found (objets trouvés).
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a café checkout
ChatPal
Tu as ton portefeuille ?
Do you have your wallet?
You
Oui… non. Mon portefeuille est dans le manteau.
Yes… no. My wallet is in the coat.
ChatPal
Je peux avancer pour toi.
I can pay for you for now.
You
Merci, je te rembourse pile.
Thanks—I'll pay you back exactly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Wallet" in French
Gender?
Masculine: un portefeuille.
Coin purse?
Often un porte-monnaie.
Pronunciation?
Port-FUH-yuh.
How do I say my wallet?
Mon portefeuille.
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