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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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