French Dictionary
la trousse
/tʁus/
pencil case
noun
feminine
A1
Definition
A small bag or pouch used to hold pens, pencils, and other small stationery items.
Définition en français
Un petit étui ou pochette dans lequel on range les stylos, crayons et autres fournitures scolaires.
Example Sentence
Ma trousse est pleine de crayons de couleur.
My pencil case is full of coloured pencils.
An essential item for French school children. 'Trousse' can also refer to a medical kit ('trousse de secours') in other contexts.