nounnoun

la poche

pocket

C'est une petite partie d'un vêtement où l'on peut mettre de petits objets, comme des clés ou de l'argent.

The French word poche primarily refers to a small bag or a shaped piece of fabric sewn onto a garment, used for carrying small items.

Physical container: A pocket on a piece of clothing (e.g., "Mettre ses mains dans ses poches").
Container/Bag: A small bag, pouch, or sack used for storage or transport.
Anatomical/Biological: A pouch-like structure within the body (e.g., an air pocket in the lungs or the brood pouch of a kangaroo).
Geography/Military: A small, isolated area or group; for instance, a "poche de résistance" refers to an isolated group of enemy soldiers still fighting after the main force has been defeated.
Adjective (informal): Used to describe something small or portable (e.g., "un dictionnaire de poche" - a pocket dictionary).

Grammar: It is a feminine noun (une poche).
Word origin: The word comes from the Old Northern French poke (meaning bag or sack), which is of Germanic origin, related to the Middle English pouche. It is the etymological root of the English word "pocket."

Synonyms:

Sac : A general term for a bag.
Sachet : A small bag, usually made of paper or plastic.
Cavité : Used when referring to the anatomical or spatial meaning of a pouch or hollow area.
Bourse : Often used to refer to a small purse or pouch for money.

Antonyms:

There is no direct, universal antonym for "poche," as it describes a specific type of container. However, in contexts implying fullness, one might contrast it with a "conteneur" (container) or a "coffre" (chest/trunk) when discussing size and capacity.