domino
The French word for 'domino' (referring to the block used in the game) is domino.
The term domino refers specifically to the individual block used in the game of dominoes.
Meaning: block used in dominoes (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun domino is masculine.
Did you know?
- The term domino likely evolved from the Latin prayer formula 'benedicamus domino', which translates to 'let us praise the Lord'.
- In the context of 18th-century masquerades, a domino refers to a hooded silk cloak and mask used to disguise the wearer's identity.
Examples in context
- On peut acheter des dominos dans ce magasin.You can buy dominoes at this store.
- On peut se retrouver pour jouer aux dominos chez moi.We can meet up to play dominoes at my place.
- Tu as déjà appris à jouer aux dominos ?Have you already learned how to play dominoes?
- le dominoThe domino
- Il a perdu un domino.He lost a domino.
- Donne-moi ce domino blanc.Give me this white domino.
- Le domino est sous la table.The domino is under the table.
Example conversation
Two friends are playing a game on the floor.
- ManonTu as un domino avec un six ?Do you have a domino with a six?
- LucasNon, je n'ai pas de domino avec un six.No, I don't have a domino with a six.
- ManonLucas, regarde, j'ai trouvé un domino par terre.Lucas, look, I found a domino on the floor.
- LucasC'est super, on peut continuer la partie.That's great, we can continue the game.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries domino, CC BY-SA 4.0.
