purse

• Nom désignant un petit sac ou portefeuille utilisé pour transporter de l'argent, des clés et d'autres effets personnels, généralement porté par les femmes.

A noun referring to a small bag or pouch used for carrying money, keys, and other personal items, typically carried by women.

1. Small bag for moneyA2formal

   A small bag or pouch used to carry money, coins, and sometimes cards.

   petit sac à monnaie

   • She took a coin out of her purse to pay for the bus.
   • He keeps his change in a leather purse.
   • The old woman clutched her purse tightly on the crowded street.

   Synonymesmoneybagpocketbookpouchwallet

2. HandbagA1informalbritish

   A larger bag used by women to carry personal items.

   Sac à main

   • She left her purse on the kitchen table.
   • I need to buy a new purse for the party.
   • Her purse contained her phone, keys, and wallet.

   Synonymesbagclutchhandbagpocketbookshoulder bagtote

3. Prize moneyB2formal

   A sum of money offered as a prize in a competition.

   Bourse (prix en argent)

   • The winner of the tournament received a purse of $10,000.
   • The race had a substantial purse for the first-place finisher.
   • The boxing match had a purse of one million dollars.

   Synonymesawardkittypotprizerewardstake

• Verbe signifiant pincer ou serrer les lèvres, généralement pour exprimer la désapprobation ou la concentration.

A verb meaning to pucker or contract the lips, typically as an expression of disapproval or concentration.

1. Pucker or contractB2formal

   To press or contract the lips together, often expressing disapproval or concentration.

   Pincer les lèvres

   • She pursed her lips in disapproval.
   • He pursed his mouth while thinking deeply.
   • The teacher pursed her lips before responding to the student's excuse.

   Synonymescompresscontractpuckerscrew uptighten