événements
The English phrase "events" is translated into French as événements.
événements is a versatile term used to describe both planned social occasions and general occurrences or happenings. Depending on the specific nature of the event, other more precise words may be used. For example, spectacle refers to performances or shows like theater and concerts, while cérémonie is reserved for official or formal events such as religious services or award ceremonies.
Which one should you use?
The plural form is événements, while the singular form is événement.
Did you know?
- While événements is the standard term, the word actualité is often used in news media to refer to current events or 'the news' as a whole.
- In French, if an event is extremely unexpected or sensational, it is often described as un événement de taille, which literally translates to an 'event of size'.
- While événements describes general occurrences, French uses the specific term fait divers to categorize the 'events' found in the miscellaneous or crime sections of newspapers.
Examples in context
- Racontez-nous la chronologie des événements.Tell us the timeline of events.This sentence is useful for discussing the chronology of the événements.Tatoeba #10463849 by Julien_PDC, translation #12243732 by Miktsoanit
- Les événements à venir projettent leur ombre.Coming events cast their shadows before.This sentence uses événements in a metaphorical context regarding coming events.Tatoeba #879247 by sacredceltic, translation #30293 by Dejo
- L'ennui est bon : les événements sont mauvais.Boring is good: events are bad.This sentence uses événements to contrast good and bad occurrences.Tatoeba #2027721 by sacredceltic, translation #2027661 by halfb1t
- Nous sommes heureux de vous inviter à notre prochain événementWe are pleased to invite you to our upcoming event
- La réunion annuelle aura lieu demainThe annual meeting will take place tomorrow
- Le spectacle de danse était incroyableThe dance performance was incredible
- La cérémonie d'ouverture aura lieu demain soirThe opening ceremony will take place tomorrow evening
- J'organise une soirée chez moi samedi prochainI'm hosting a party at my place next Saturday
- On va voir un évènement spécial ce soirWe're going to see a special event tonight
- Je suis invité à une fête demain soirI've been invited to a party tomorrow night
- On planifie une sortie au parc cet après-midiWe're planning an outing to the park this afternoon
- Je vais assister à un événement culturel ce week-endI'm going to attend a cultural event this weekend
- Nous organisons une soirée surprise pour son anniversaireWe're organizing a surprise party for his/her birthday
- La cérémonie de remise des prix se tiendra dans la salle principaleThe award ceremony will take place in the main hall
- On est allés voir un spectacle musical hier soirWe went to see a musical show last night
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Example conversation
Two friends are discussing the local festival schedule.
- GabrielIl y a beaucoup d'événements ce week-end.There are many events this weekend.
- EmmaC'est vrai, la ville est très animée.It's true, the city is very lively.
- GabrielEmma, tu veux aller à ces événements ?Emma, do you want to go to these events?
- EmmaOui, avec plaisir, Gabriel.Yes, with pleasure, Gabriel.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
