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a large piece of fabric made of wool, cotton, or other materials that is used to keep warm or to provide comfort, used on beds, sofas, chairs, etc.

couverture

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

boîte

a small stick with a tip that catches fire when rubbed on a rough surface

allumette

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

bougie

a type of food that is brown and sweet and is made from ground cocoa seeds

chocolat

a set of tools and medical supplies, usually carried in a bag or case, used in case of emergency or injury

trousse de secours, trousse de premiers secours, trousse d'urgence

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

miroir

the thin sheets on which one can write, draw, or print things, also used as wrapping material

papier

a folding knife that is small and compact enough to be carried in a pocket or purse

couteau de poche, couteau pliant

made or consisting of plastic, a substance produced in a chemical process

en plastique, de plastique

a round, deep container with an open top, used for holding food or liquid

bol

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

radio

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

corde, ficelle

a tool used to cut paper, cloth, etc. with two handles and two sharp edges, joined in the middle

ciseaux

a shelter that usually consists of a long sheet of cloth, nylon, etc. supported by poles and ropes fixed to the ground, that we especially use for camping

tente

a handheld portable light source that uses a flame to lighten a place

torche, flambeau

an object with a circular folding frame covered in cloth, used as protection against rain or sun

parapluie