cristaux
The English word crystals is translated into French as cristaux.
In the context of crystal healing, the French term is lithothérapie.
Did you know?
- The French phrase un cœur de cristal can be used to describe someone who is fragile or easily hurt, rather than referring to a physical object.
- In French, the word cristallin is used not only for minerals but also to describe a voice or sound that is exceptionally clear and pure.
- While cristaux refers to the physical objects, the French word cristal is often used to describe high-quality lead glass, such as 'Baccarat' or 'Saint Louis' luxury glassware.
Examples in context
- Le givre est une couche de cristaux de glace.Frost is a layer of ice crystals.This sentence shows how to describe frost as a layer of cristaux.Tatoeba #11385477 by lbdx, translation #8084047 by AlanF_US
- J'ai une pochette pleine de cristaux de quartz clair.I have a pouch full of clear quartz crystals.This sentence describes a pouch containing cristaux.Tatoeba #10862882 by Micsmithel, translation #7060732 by mervert1
- Des cristaux de toutes les couleurs et tailles étaient éparpillés sur son bureau.Crystals of many colors and sizes were scattered across his desk.This sentence describes how cristaux of different colors and sizes were scattered on a desk.Tatoeba #8475164 by Aiji, translation #3831057 by AlanF_US
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Manon and Hugo are visiting a mineral museum.
- ManonRegarde ces magnifiques cristaux bleus !Look at these magnificent blue crystals!
- HugoIls sont vraiment impressionnants.They are truly impressive.
- ManonEst-ce que tu veux voir les cristaux de roche ?Do you want to see the rock crystals?
- HugoOui, allons-y, Manon.Yes, let's go, Manon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
