What does coffret in French mean?

What is the meaning of the word coffret in French? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use coffret in French.

The word coffret in French means small box, set, gift set, small safe, jewellery box, gift box, sample case. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word coffret

small box

nom masculin (petite boîte)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Je range mes cartes dans un coffret en plastique.
I put my cards away in a small plastic box.

set, gift set

nom masculin (ensemble de livres ou de disques)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
J'ai acheté le coffret de la dernière saison de Desperate Housewives. Mon cousin a acheté le coffret des aventures de Tintin.
My cousin bought the collection of The Adventures of Tintin.

small safe

nom masculin (petit coffre)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Ses économies sont conservées dans un coffret.
His savings are kept in a small safe.

jewellery box

nom masculin (coffret à objets de parure) (UK)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Elle a un coffret à bijoux pour ses bracelets et une pour ses colliers.

gift box

nom masculin (boîte avec un cadeau à offrir)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

sample case

nom masculin (sélection de produits à tester) (products)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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