mots faciles
The English phrase "easy words" is translated into French as mots faciles.
This phrase refers to words that are simple to understand or easy to learn.
Did you know?
- While facile means 'easy', using it to describe a person in French can be an insult, suggesting they are promiscuous or lack moral standards.
- In French, the word mot for 'word' is also used to describe a short, informal note or a quick message left for someone.
- The French word facile shares a root with the English word 'facility', which originally described the ease of doing something rather than a building.
Examples in context
- Il utilise des mots faciles.He uses easy words.
- Ce livre contient des mots faciles.This book contains easy words.
Example conversation
Emma is helping Nathan practice his French.
- EmmaEst-ce que tu comprends ce texte, Nathan ?Do you understand this text, Nathan?
- NathanNon, c'est trop difficile pour moi.No, it is too difficult for me.
- EmmaJe vais réécrire ça avec des mots faciles.I will rewrite that with easy words.
- NathanMerci beaucoup, Emma !Thank you very much, Emma!