accessoires
The English phrase "accessories" is translated into French as accessoires.
accessoires refers to items used to complement an outfit or add extra functionality to a main device.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is accessoire, while the plural form is accessoires.
Did you know?
- In French legal terminology, an accessoire is not just an object but a thing that follows the main property. Under the principle l'accessoire suit le principal, any 'accessory' is automatically included in a sale or transfer of the main item.
- In the world of French cinema and theater, accessoires specifically refers to props. The person responsible for managing these items is an accessoiriste, a specialized role that English typically describes with a phrase rather than one word.
- While English uses 'accessories' as a noun for objects, French also uses accessoire as an adjective. In this sense, it describes a detail or point that is trivial or incidental to the main subject.
Examples in context
- Pour passer le temps, Damiano a décidé de ranger le rayon des accessoires.Damiano decided to organize the accessories area to pass the time.This sentence shows how to use accessoires when referring to a retail department.Tatoeba #11958321 by Amastan, translation #11692984 by Amastan
- Range tes accessoires de jeux vidéos dans un seul endroit pour un accès facile.Keep your gaming accessories in one place for easy access.This sentence shows how to use accessoires in the context of gaming hardware.Tatoeba #11958316 by Amastan, translation #11888830 by Amastan
- Les porte-serviettes, les pommeaux de douche et les distributeurs de papier-toilette sont des accessoires de salle de bains.Towel racks, shower heads, and toilet-roll holders are bathroom accessories.This sentence shows how to use accessoires when describing functional items for a room like a bathroom.Tatoeba #11958319 by Amastan, translation #8597362 by Amastan
- Je recherche plusieurs accessoires pour compléter ma tenue.I'm looking for several accessories to complete my outfit.
- J'ai besoin de quelques trucs sympas pour agrémenter ma tenue.I need some cool stuff to enhance my outfit.
- Tu sais où je peux trouver des bidules électroniques bon marché ?Do you know where I can find cheap electronic gadgets?
- J'adore les petits plus qui rendent une pièce unique !I love the little extras that make a room unique!
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are shopping for a new outfit.
- GabrielCette robe est superbe, mais elle manque d'accessoires.This dress is superb, but it lacks accessories.
- ManonTu as raison, Gabriel. On pourrait ajouter un collier.You are right, Gabriel. We could add a necklace.
- GabrielRegarde, il y a un rayon pour les accessoires ici.Look, there is an accessories section here.
- ManonParfait, allons voir ce qu'ils proposent, Gabriel.Perfect, let's go see what they offer, Gabriel.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
