étui

Definitions of étui
  1. noun
    a portable container for carrying several objects
    synonyms: malette
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    bagage
    cases used to carry belongings when traveling
    porte-documents
    a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
    fourreau, pochette
    small case into which an object fits
    bourse, porte-monnaie, portefeuille
    a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
    sac de voyage, valise
    a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
    bagages à main
    luggage that is light enough to be carried by hand
    malle
    luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage
    type of:
    container
    any object that can be used to hold things (especially a large metal boxlike object of standardized dimensions that can be loaded from one form of transport to another)
  2. noun
    a protective covering (as for a knife or sword)
    synonyms: fourreau
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    doigtier
    a sheath worn to protect a finger
    fourreau, gaine
    a sheath for a sword or dagger or bayonet
    type of:
    abri, protection
    a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
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