French Phrase
Ma trousse est pleine.
Meaning
The speaker is saying that their pencil case (or small bag) is completely full, leaving no room for anything else.
When to use
Use this sentence when you need to explain why you cannot add more items to your trousse, such as school supplies, cosmetics, or even metaphorically when you feel mentally overloaded.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Matrousseestpleine
Possessive adjective (ma)
Use "ma" for feminine singular nouns to indicate ownership (my).
Noun gender (trousse)
"Trousse" is a feminine noun meaning pencil case or small bag.
Verb être (est)
"Est" is the third‑person singular present of "être" (to be).
Adjective agreement (pleine)
Adjectives must agree in gender and number with the noun; "plein" becomes "pleine" for a feminine singular noun.
🗨In Conversation
Tu veux emprunter un crayon ?
Do you want to borrow a pencil?
Ma trousse est pleine.
My pencil case is full.
✕Common Mistakes
Mon trousse est pleine.
Use "ma" because "trousse" is feminine; "mon" is masculine.
Ma trousse est plein.
The adjective must agree with the feminine noun, so it should be "pleine".
Ma trousse est plein.
Even with a correct adjective, the verb must stay "est"; avoid mixing forms like "est plein" with a feminine noun.
↔Alternatives
Ma trousse est remplie.
My pencil case is filled.
Ma trousse est pleine à craquer.
My pencil case is bursting full.
Je n'ai plus de place dans ma trousse.
I have no more space in my pencil case.
Cultural Tip
In French schools, "trousse" is the everyday word for the small bag that holds pens, pencils, erasers, etc. It can also refer to a toiletry bag or a first‑aid kit, depending on context. Remember that adjectives must match the gender of "trousse"; in Québec you’ll also hear "trousse" used for a small kit of personal items.