Also means
record sleeve, envelope
Usage Note
Pochette is a diminutive of poche (pocket) and covers several objects: a small zip pouch or clutch bag (une pochette de soirée), a vinyl record sleeve (la pochette d'album), and a breast-pocket handkerchief (une pochette de costume). It is also a children's lucky-dip bag in some traditions.
Examples
"Elle range ses cartes dans une pochette."
Natural Translation
She keeps her cards in a small wallet.

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