porte-monnaie
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le porte-monnaie
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., l’homme, le soleil).
a. coin purse (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Léo a rangé son argent dans son porte-monnaie.Léo put his money in his coin purse.
b. change purse (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States.
Mon porte-monnaie est lourd car j'ai beaucoup de pièces.My change purse is heavy because I have a lot of coins.
c. purse (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom.
Je vais payer par carte car j'ai oublié mon porte-monnaie à la maison.I'm going to pay by card because I forgot my purse at home.
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