porte-clés
key ring
noun port-KLEH Rare
Origin: Compound of 'porter' (to carry) + 'clés' (keys).
Usage Note
Porte-clés is invariable — the spelling and form do not change in the plural (des porte-clés). It can refer to both the ring that holds keys and a decorative fob attached to one. The word follows the very productive French compound pattern porte- + noun, as in porte-monnaie (wallet) and porte-parole (spokesperson).
Examples
"Il accroche son porte-clés à la ceinture."
Natural Translation
He clips his key ring to his belt.
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