exploits
The English phrase exploits translates to the French noun exploits.
It can also be a conjugated form of the verb exploiter, meaning to exploit, use or operate.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is exploit. In its verbal form, exploits is a conjugated form of the verb exploiter for the 1st or 3rd person singular.
Did you know?
- The word exploit comes from the Old French word esploiter, which originally meant to 'strip' or 'plunder' a place.
- While 'exploits' in English often implies using something unfairly, the French noun exploits almost exclusively refers to heroic deeds or remarkable feats of bravery.
- In a business context, the French verb exploiter is a neutral term used to mean 'to operate' or 'to run' a business, whereas the English 'to exploit' sounds predatory.
Examples in context
- Shinichiro Watanabe a envisagé de réaliser un dessin animé sur Christophe Colomb, mais il est arrivé à la conclusion que même un film d'animation ne serait pas assez expressif pour rendre la magnificence des exploits de Colomb.Shinichirō Watanabe once considered making an anime about Christopher Columbus, but came to the conclusion that not even anime was expressive enough to properly portray the surreal greatness of Columbus's exploits.This sentence shows how the noun exploits can be used.Tatoeba #763556 by gall, translation #563611 by FeuDRenais
- Les réalisations de l'équipe sont impressionnantes.The team's achievements are impressive.
- Il a accompli des exploits incroyables lors de sa carrière.He achieved incredible feats during his career.
- Ses accomplissements ont été reconnus par ses pairs.His accomplishments have been recognized by his peers.
- Elle a accompli des prouesses impressionnantes dans sa carrière sportive.She achieved impressive deeds in her sports career.
- Ses réalisations incroyables ont attiré l'attention du public.His incredible achievements have caught the public's attention.
- Ses exploits sportifs sont vraiment impressionnants.His sporting exploits are truly impressive.
- Nous avons lu des récits de leurs exploits militaires.We read accounts of their military exploits.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a famous mountain climber.
- GabrielTu as entendu parler des exploits de ce grimpeur ?Have you heard about this climber's exploits?
- ManonOui, ses exploits en haute montagne sont incroyables.Yes, his exploits in high mountains are incredible.
- GabrielManon, il a même gravi l'Everest sans assistance.Manon, he even climbed Everest without assistance.
- ManonC'est un véritable héros pour nous.He is a true hero to us.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
