oiseaux
The English phrase "birds" is oiseaux in French.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word oiseau is a masculine noun.
Did you know?
- French has a specific word oiseau-mouche for the hummingbird, which literally translates to 'bird-fly'.
- The term oiseau de proie is used to describe birds of prey, but it is also a common way to describe predatory or ruthless people in French political or social commentary.
- In French, the expression un oiseau rare refers to a person with exceptional qualities or a unique personality, rather than a literal rare species of bird.
Examples in context
- Les oiseaux ont un bec.Birds have beaks.This sentence is useful for showing that oiseaux have beaks.Tatoeba #6966633 by Yemana, translation #6956313 by shekitten
- Les oiseaux savent voler.Birds can fly.This sentence is useful for showing that oiseaux can fly.Tatoeba #5235235 by sicerabibax, translation #10016579 by ddnktr
- Les oiseaux avaient faim.The birds were hungry.This sentence is useful for showing that oiseaux were hungry.Tatoeba #6474170 by Aiji, translation #882810 by CM
- J'adore les oiseauxI love birds
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Example conversation
Nathan and Emma are walking in a park.
- NathanRegarde les oiseaux dans l'arbre.Look at the birds in the tree.
- EmmaOh, ils sont magnifiques !Oh, they are magnificent!
- NathanEst-ce que tu entends les oiseaux ?Do you hear the birds?
- EmmaOui, leur chant est très doux.Yes, their song is very sweet.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
