trousse
/tʁus/feminine
The English phrase 'kit' can be translated into French. The default form is trousse. Wiktionary also lists ensemble and jeu.
Meaning: collection of items needed for a specific purpose (noun)
Ways to say it
| French | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| trousse | /tʁus/ | feminine |
| ensemble | /ɑ̃.sɑ̃bl/ | masculine |
| jeu | /ʒø/ | masculine |
It can mean a collection of items needed for a specific purpose.
Which one should you use?
Use trousse when the kit is a small, portable container or pouch, such as a pencil case or a first aid kit. Use ensemble when the kit refers to a set of matching or coordinated items, such as a clothing set or a set of tools. Use jeu when the kit refers to a set of components for a specific activity, such as a 'jeu de construction' (construction kit/set).
How do you pronounce it?
/tʁus/
Did you know?
- The word jeu comes from the Latin iocus, which originally meant a 'joke' or 'jest' before it evolved to mean 'game' or 'set'.
- When referring to a 'kit' of cards, French uses jeu de cartes, treating the deck of cards as a 'game' rather than a 'set'.
- While ensemble means 'kit' or 'set' as a noun, it is very frequently used as an adverb meaning 'together'.
Examples in context
- Apporte-moi la trousse de secours.Bring me the first aid kit.This sentence is useful for asking someone to bring a first aid kit using trousse.Tatoeba #10624995 by lbdx, translation #4014896 by CK
- Il me faut une trousse de premier secours.I need a first aid kit.This sentence is useful for expressing the need for a first aid kit using trousse.Tatoeba #7028948 by Aiji, translation #436813 by lukaszpp
- J'ai une trousse de secours dans la salle de bain.I have a first aid kit in the bathroom.This sentence is useful for stating that you have a first aid kit in a bathroom using trousse.Tatoeba #11152294 by lbdx, translation #3619264 by CK
- une trousse de premiers soinsA first aid kit
- J'ai besoin d'un kit de survieI need a survival kit
- J'ai besoin d'un kit de cuisine, d'une trousse de premiers soins et d'un kit de survie pour notre camping.I need a cooking kit, a first aid kit, and a survival kit for our camping trip.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Léa and Hugo are preparing their school supplies.
- LéaOù est ta trousse de crayons ?Where is your pencil kit?
- HugoElle est dans mon sac, Léa.It is in my bag, Léa.
- LéaJe cherche une trousse pour mes feutres.I am looking for a kit for my markers.
- HugoJe peux t'aider à en trouver une.I can help you find one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kit” translations and entries trousse, ensemble, jeu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ensemble, jeu, trousse, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
