le porte-couteau
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
masculine noun
a. knife rest
En dressant la table, Gabin a oublié de mettre les porte-couteaux en porcelaine.While setting the table, Gabin forgot to put out the porcelain knife rests.
a. knife block
Je range mes couteaux de cuisine dans un porte-couteau.I store kitchen knives in a knife block.
b. knife holder
Il manque un couteau sur le porte-couteau aimanté.A knife is missing from the magnetic knife holder.
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