activités
The English phrase activities is translated into French as activités.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this feminine noun is activité. The plural form is activités, which is a feminine plural noun.
Did you know?
- French speakers use the word activité to describe the specific state of a volcano. A volcano is described as en activité when it is currently erupting or active.
- The word activité is used in French physics to describe the rate at which a radioactive nucleus decays, known as activité radioactive. This is a precise scientific measurement of disintegrations per second.
- When discussing 'activities' in a leisure sense, French speakers often prefer the word loisirs over activités. Using activités can sometimes make a hobby sound like a scheduled chore or a school assignment.
Examples in context
- Il y avait toutes sortes d'activités de groupe.There were all sorts of group activities.This sentence illustrates the use of the form activités in the context of group activities.Tatoeba #1083145 by sacredceltic, translation #807430 by Source_VOA
- Elle prend part à beaucoup d'activités scolaires.She participates in many school activities.This sentence shows how to use the form activités when discussing school activities.Tatoeba #760041 by sysko, translation #315632 by CK
- Je suis au courant de toutes les activités de Tom.I know about all Tom's activities.This sentence demonstrates how to use the form activités to refer to someone's activities.Tatoeba #13366699 by genes1s, translation #12087139 by Ergulis
- Je suis intéressé par les activités culturelles.I am interested in cultural activities.
- Quelles sont vos principales occupations ?What are your main activities?
- Je pratique le yoga tous les matins.I practice yoga every morning.
- Qu'est-ce que tu fais ce soir ?What are you doing tonight?
- On a fait du vélo dans le parc.We went cycling in the park.
- Nous nous amusons en jouant à des jeux de société.We have fun playing board games.
- Je passe beaucoup de temps à écouter de la musique.I spend a lot of time listening to music.
- Jouer au footballTo play soccer
- Faire du véloTo go cycling
- Pratiquer la natationTo practice swimming
- Lire des romansTo read novels
- Jouer de la guitareTo play the guitar
- CuisinerTo cook
- Aller au théâtreTo go to the theater
- Visiter des muséesTo visit museums
- Assister à un concertTo attend a concert
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Example conversation
Chloé and Hugo are discussing their plans for the weekend.
- ChloéQuelles activités as-tu prévues pour samedi ?What activities do you have planned for Saturday?
- HugoJe ne sais pas encore, et toi ?I don't know yet, and you?
- ChloéJe veux essayer de nouvelles activités sportives.I want to try some new sports activities.
- HugoC'est une excellente idée, Chloé !That's a great idea, Chloé!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
