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trousseau

bunch of keys, trousseau

noun troo-SOH Rare

Usage Note

trousseau has two main senses: a trousseau de clés (bunch of keys) and, more traditionally, the trousseau de mariée (a bride's trousseau — the collection of linen, clothes, and household items). The plural follows the -eau-eaux pattern: trousseaux. The silent final '-eau' is a classic French spelling pattern.

Examples

"Il cherche son trousseau de clés."

Natural Translation

He is looking for his bunch of keys.

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