boîte d'allumettes

la boîte d'allumettes
A noun phrase is a group of words that acts like a noun in a sentence or phrase (e.g., un je ne sais quoi).
noun phrase
a. box of matches (with matches inside)
J'ai besoin d'une boîte d'allumettes pour allumer la gazinière.I need a box of matches to light the gas stove.
b. matchbox (the box as a container)
À l'école, ma fille a fabriqué une boîte à bijoux à partir de boîtes d’allumettes !At school, my daughter made a jewelry box from matchboxes!
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