sac banane
The English phrase 'bum bag' is translated into French as sac banane.
sac banane is the French term for a bum bag.
What does it mean word for word?
The term sac banane literally translates to 'banana bag', referring to the curved shape of the bag when worn around the waist.
Did you know?
- In French slang, the word banane can also refer to a wide grin, as in avoir la banane meaning 'to be beaming'.
- The word sac shares an unexpected ancestor with the English word 'ransack', both stemming from the Old Norse 'saka' which meant to 'disturb' or 'litigate'.
- In France, the sac banane experienced a massive fashion revival in the 2010s and is now often worn across the chest rather than around the waist.
Examples in context
- Excusez-moi, où puis-je trouver un sac banane?Excuse me, where can I find a bum bag?
- J'ai oublié mon sac banane à la maison.I forgot my bum bag at home.
- Elle porte un sac banane très coloré.She is wearing a very colorful bum bag.
- Tu peux me prêter ton sac banane ?Can you lend me your bum bag?
Example conversation
Two friends are preparing for a walk in the park.
- HugoOù est ton sac banane, Manon ?Where is your bum bag, Manon?
- ManonIl est dans mon sac à dos.It is in my backpack.
- HugoD'accord, je vais chercher mon sac banane aussi.Okay, I will go get my bum bag too.
- ManonParfait, on pourra partir vite.Perfect, we can leave quickly.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries banane, sac, CC BY-SA 4.0.
