handkerchief

• Petit carré de tissu ou de papier utilisé pour se moucher ou s'essuyer le visage, ou porté comme accessoire de mode.

A small square of cloth or paper used for wiping the nose or face, or carried as a fashion accessory.

1. Cloth for wipingB1formal

   A small square piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face.

   Mouchoir

   • He pulled a clean handkerchief from his pocket.
   • She dabbed her eyes with a handkerchief.
   • Grandfather always carries a white handkerchief.

   Synonymeskerchief

2. Fashion accessoryB2formal

   A decorative piece of cloth worn in a suit pocket or around the neck.

   Pochette de costume ou foulard décoratif

   • He wore a silk handkerchief in his breast pocket.
   • The gentleman's handkerchief matched his tie perfectly.
   • She folded the handkerchief into a neat square for display.

   Synonymeskerchiefneckerchief