chaînes
The English word "chains" is translated into French as chaînes.
The word refers to a series of connected metal links used for security purposes or for pulling heavy objects.
Which one should you use?
While chaînes is the standard plural form, the diminutive chaînette is used specifically to refer to a small chain, such as a thin jewelry chain or a necklace.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is chaîne.
Did you know?
- In French, the word chaîne also refers to a television channel. This usage stems from the way broadcast signals were historically transmitted through a 'chain' of relay stations.
- The expression chaîne de montagnes is used to describe a mountain range, where the word chaîne functions to link the peaks into a single geographic entity.
- The term chaîne de montage refers to an assembly line in a factory. It describes the continuous flow of a product as it moves through different stages of production.
Examples in context
- Je n'ai pas de chaînes à neige pour ma voiture.I don't have snow chains for my car.This sentence shows how to express having or not having snow chains for a car using chaînes.Tatoeba #6906921 by Micsmithel, translation #6907146 by kaiperkins271
- Le col est barré aux véhicules dépourvus de chaînes.The pass is closed to vehicles without snow chains.This sentence describes a situation where a pass is closed to vehicles lacking chaînes.Tatoeba #1543950 by sacredceltic, translation #11027964 by sundown
- Je n'avais pas de chaînes pour ma voiture, donc je suis resté chez moi.I didn't have chains for my car, so I stayed home.This sentence explains how the absence of chaînes for a car can result in staying home.Tatoeba #6673717 by GB3, translation #6673174 by CK
- Les chaînes en or étaient magnifiques.The gold chains were magnificent.
- La chaîne de commandement doit être respectée.The chain of command must be respected.
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Example conversation
Nathan and Chloé are at a construction site.
- ChloéEst-ce qu'il y a des chaînes ici ?Are there any chains here?
- NathanOui, elles sont dans le camion.Yes, they are in the truck.
- ChloéNathan, peux-tu les apporter ?Nathan, can you bring them?
- NathanBien sûr, j'arrive tout de suite.Of course, I'm coming right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
