paper bag

• Sac en papier, généralement utilisé pour transporter des provisions, un déjeuner ou d'autres objets. Peut aussi désigner un simple contenant jetable.

A bag made of paper, typically used for carrying groceries, lunch, or other items. It can also refer to a simple, disposable container.

1. Container made of paperA1formal

   A bag made from paper, typically used for carrying groceries, lunch, or other items.

   sac en papier

   • She packed her lunch in a paper bag.
   • The cashier put the groceries in a paper bag.
   • He folded the paper bag and put it in the drawer.

2. Breathing aidB2informal

   A paper bag used to help someone breathe during hyperventilation by rebreathing exhaled air.

   sac en papier pour la respiration

   • The paramedic told him to breathe into a paper bag to calm down.
   • She used a paper bag to stop her hyperventilation.
   • Breathing into a paper bag can help restore carbon dioxide levels.