French · Daily Life
portefeuille
wallet
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A flat folding case for holding money and cards.
Example
J'ai oublie mon portefeuille a la maison.
I forgot my wallet at home.
Etymology
'Portefeuille' combines 'porter' (to carry) and 'feuille' (leaf or sheet) in French, originally referring to a flat case for carrying documents, later evolving into its current meaning.
How & Where It’s Used
'Portefeuille' is used in both formal and informal contexts but more commonly in written forms. It refers to wallets in general and is consistent across Francophone usages.