French Dictionary
le cartable
/kaʁ.tabl/
school bag / satchel
noun
masculine
A1
Definition
A bag, often worn on the back, used by students to carry their school books and supplies.
Définition en français
Un sac, souvent porté sur le dos, dans lequel les élèves mettent leurs affaires de classe.
Example Sentence
Il range ses livres dans son cartable.
He puts his books in his school bag.
A very typical word in French school culture. Children as young as primary school age use it daily.