bag
A flexible container made of paper, plastic, leather, or cloth, used for carrying items. It typically has one or two handles and is commonly used when shopping or traveling to hold goods.
Exemples
3 sur 5I need a large bag for my groceries.
I need a large bag for my groceries.
Please ensure your personal belongings are kept in a sealed bag.
Please ensure your personal belongings are kept in a sealed bag.
Can you grab that bag for me?
Can you grab that bag for me?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of a Big Awesome Grocery container to remember the letters B-A-G.
Quiz rapide
I bought so many things at the supermarket that I needed another ___.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : bag
Exemples
I need a large bag for my groceries.
everydayI need a large bag for my groceries.
Please ensure your personal belongings are kept in a sealed bag.
formalPlease ensure your personal belongings are kept in a sealed bag.
Can you grab that bag for me?
informalCan you grab that bag for me?
The researcher placed the soil samples into a sterile bag for analysis.
academicThe researcher placed the soil samples into a sterile bag for analysis.
We provide a branded bag with every purchase made at our retail store.
businessWe provide a branded bag with every purchase made at our retail store.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
it's in the bag
it's in the bag
mixed bag
mixed bag
let the cat out of the bag
let the cat out of the bag
Souvent confondu avec
Learners often confuse the pronunciation of 'bag' /bæɡ/ with 'back' /bæk/.
Bag is a countable container; luggage is an uncountable noun referring to all your bags together.
Notes d'usage
The word 'bag' is very general. Use specific terms like 'handbag' for fashion or 'backpack' for school to be more precise.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often forget that 'bag' is countable and try to use it like 'luggage' (e.g., saying 'much bag' instead of 'many bags').
Astuce mémo
Think of a Big Awesome Grocery container to remember the letters B-A-G.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Middle English word 'bagge', likely originating from Old Norse 'baggi'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In many modern cities, shoppers are encouraged or legally required to bring their own reusable bags to reduce environmental waste.
Quiz rapide
I bought so many things at the supermarket that I needed another ___.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : bag
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
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