fournitures d'art
The English phrase "art supplies" is translated into French as fournitures d'art.
This phrase refers to the materials and tools used for creating works of art.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fournitures (supplies/provisions) and d'art (of art).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word fournitures is a feminine noun, so any accompanying adjectives must be feminine.
Did you know?
- The word fournitures shares a root with the verb fournir, which means 'to provide' or 'to supply', but in a culinary context, it can also refer to the 'fillings' or 'stuffing' of a dish.
- While fournitures d'art is the general term, a specialized art shop in France is often called a papeterie if it focuses on paper and drawing tools, linking art supplies to the history of stationery.
- The term fournitures carries a historical connotation of 'provisions' or 'rations', similar to how one would describe supplies for a military or long-distance journey.
Examples in context
- Je suis à la recherche de matériel d'art pour mon prochain projet. J'ai besoin de peintures, de pinceaux et de toiles.I am looking for art supplies for my next project. I need paints, brushes, and canvases.
- Est-ce que tu as vu mes fournitures d'art ? Je ne trouve pas mon carnet de croquis.Have you seen my art supplies? I can't find my sketchbook.
- Je dois acheter des fournitures d'art pour mon cours.I need to buy art supplies for my class.
- Où puis-je acheter des fournitures d'art ?Where can I buy art supplies?
- Elle a besoin de nouvelles fournitures d'art.She needs new art supplies.
- Le magasin vend des fournitures d'art de qualité.The store sells high-quality art supplies.
Example conversation
Léa and Lucas are at a stationery store.
- LéaEst-ce qu'ils ont des fournitures d'art ici ?Do they have art supplies here?
- LucasOui, le rayon est juste là-bas.Yes, the aisle is right over there.
- LéaSuper, je dois acheter des pinceaux.Great, I need to buy some brushes.
- LucasJe vais t'aider à choisir, Léa.I will help you choose, Léa.
