🇫🇷 How to say

“case” in French

cas
Illustration of "case" in a French cultural setting
A person stands before a packed suitcase and an empty one, deciding which clothes to bring for a beach holiday and which for a business trip.

Usage note

"Cas" is a versatile noun used for both a specific instance or situation and a physical container like a suitcase. Remember the common phrase "en cas de" which means "in case of" for hypothetical situations.

Examples

  • Dans ce cas, je prends un parapluie.

    In this case, I'll take an umbrella.

  • C'est un cas difficile.

    It's a difficult case/situation.

  • En cas de pluie, on reste à la maison.

    In case of rain, we stay at home.

Quick check

What does "cas" mean?

  • A. case
  • B. car
  • C. table
  • D. cheese

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