Le sac à dos



Example: J'ai mis mes affaires dans le sac à dos pour la randonnée.

Definition


"Le sac à dos" refers to a backpack used to carry personal belongings, especially during activities like hiking or traveling. It is a bag with shoulder straps designed to be worn on the back, offering convenience and mobility for tourists and adventurers.

Etymology


The term "le sac à dos" comes from French, where 'sac' means bag and 'dos' means back, literally translating to 'bag on the back.' This straightforward naming highlights its practical use as a bag carried on one's back, popular among travelers and hikers.

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"Le sac à dos" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Tourism - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 135 commonly used words.
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